Midnight Lullaby
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Intro: G7M C7M G7M C7M
G7M C7M G7M C7M
[Verso 1]
G7M C7M G7M C7M
Sing a song of sixpence, pocket full of rye
G7M C7M G7M C7M
Hush-a bye, my baby; no need to be crying
[Ponte]
Bm A7 Am7 D
You can burn the midnight oil with me, as long as you will
Bm A7 Am7 D5+ ( G7M )
Stare out at the moon upon the window-sill and dream
[Verso 2]
G7M C7M G7M C7M
Sing a song of sixpence, pocket full of rye
G7M C7M G7M C7M
Hush-a bye, my baby; no need to be crying
[Ponte]
Bm A7 Am7 D
There's dew drops on the window-sill, gumdrops in your head
Bm A7 Am7 D5+ ( G7M )
Slipping into dream land; you're nodding your head, so dream
Solo: G7M C7M G7M C7M
G7M C7M G7M C7M
Bm A7 Am7 D
Bm A7 Am7 D5+
G7M C7M G7M C7M
[Verso 3]
G7M C7M G7M C7M
Dream of West Vir-ginia, or of the British Isles
G7M C7M G7M C7M
'Cos when you are dreaming, you see for miles and miles
[Ponte]
Bm A7 Am7 D
When you are much older, re-member when we sat
Bm A7 Am7 D
At midnight on the window-sill and had this little chat
G7M C7M
And dream
G7M C7M
Come on and dream
G7M C7M
Come on and dream
G7M C7M
And dream
G7M C7M
And dream
G7M C7M
Come on and dream
Final: G7M Em7 C Am7
G7M Em7 C Am7 G7M
How to play Midnight Lullaby
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G7M. 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.