Midnight In La
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Out on the edge of the world
A
Between the dark and the dawn
E
It's midnight in LA
B E E7
But it won't be for long
[Chorus]
A
The tears are runnin'
B E
but the time is standin' still
A B E
From the endless seed of the burnin' hill
A B
Out in the canyon where the shadows wait
A B
I hear the echo of a song I play
A F#7 B
Sweet memory of a dream that passed me by
[Verse 3]
E
But it's midnight in LA
A
And there ain't no use to cry
B
For every dream that's born
E
Another has to die
[Verse 4]
B E
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[Chorus]
A B
And don't the morning feel so far away?
A B
But I know it's comin' anyway
A F#7 B
Every long lost moment has its end
[Verse 5]
E
Hey Shooter, I gotta go
A
While I've got time left to spend
E
And take this show on the road
B7
Hope that I come back again
[Verse 6]
E
But it's midnight in LA
A
And there ain't no use to cry
B
For every dream that's born
E
Another has to die
[Outro]
B E A
It's midnight in LA
B
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How to play Midnight In La
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.