Midnight Blues
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Music intro with verse chords see below
Drew:
(G)Nowhere to go, nothing to do
In the dark of (C)night, I'm looking for (G)you
But you're not there, And I'm so (D)lonesome
Don't seem (G)fair to (C)feel so (G)blue
Chorus harmony:
I've got (C)those midnight (D)blues (G)tonight
(C)Lyin' awake in the (G)moonlight
(C)(D)Something just ain't (G)right
I've got (C)those midnight (D)blues (G)tonight
-solo over verse chords-
Del:
(G)In all the time, we've been apart
There's no one (C)else dear, hear in my (G)heart
I think of you, most all the (D)time
Now tell me (G)true are (C)you still (G)mine?
Chorus harmony:
I've got (C)those midnight (D)blues (G)tonight
(C)Lyin' awake in the (G)moonlight
(C)(D)Something just ain't (G)right
I've got (C)those midnight (D)blues (G)tonight
-solo over verse chords-
Both:
(G)All I ever wanted, was to make you see
There's no one (C)else here, that was meant (G)for me
Don't wanna lose the love we (D)had
Well darling (G)please (C)please don't set me (G)free
Chorus harmony:
I've got (C)those midnight (D)blues (G)tonight
(C)Lyin' awake in the (G)moonlight
(C)(D)Something just ain't (G)right
I've got (C)those midnight (D)blues (G)tonight
(C)Lyin' awake in the (G)moonlight
(C)(D)Something just ain't (G)right
I've got (C)those midnight (D)blues
(C)midnight (D)blues
(C)midnight (D)blues (G)tonight
How to play Midnight Blues
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.