Midnight Promises - The Marshall Tucker Band

Midnight Promises

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Intro
D C/D G/B G/Bb
 
[Refrão]
D C/D G/B G/Bb
Midnight promises don't mean a thing,
D C/D G/B G/Bb
Especially in the early morning light,
D C/D G/B G/Bb
Midnight promises will make the church bells ring
D C/D G/B G/Bb
Midnight promises don't mean a thing...
 
[Verso 1]
D C/D G/B G/Bb
Midnight promises all sound the same;
D C/D G/B G/Bb
They say "I love you" come on and play the game.
D C/D G/B G/Bb
Midnight promises, they're usually lies,
D C/D G/B G/Bb
Think it over never ask yourself why
 
Solo
D C/D G/B G/Bb
 
[Verso 2]
D C/D G/B G/Bb
It's a feeling that you get inside and I know it's strong,
D C/D G/B G/Bb
That feelings normal and there aint nothing wrong;
D C/D G/B G/Bb
Give it time, There's no use to take a chance;
D C/D G/B G/Bb
Don't you go and fall in love after the first dance;
 
[Refrão]
 
D C/D G/B G/Bb
Midnight promises don't mean a thing,
D C/D G/B G/Bb
Especially in the early morning light,
D C/D G/B G/Bb
Midnight promises will make the church bells ring
D C/D G/B G/Bb
Midnight promises don't mean a thing...
 
Solo
D C/D G/B G/Bb
 
[Verso 3]
D C/D G/B G/Bb
Midnight promises are all the same;
D C/D G/B G/Bb
Same old message with a different name;
D C/D G/B G/Bb
look into your heart the truth will make you see
D C/D G/B G/Bb
that midnight promises don't mean a thing,
 
[Refrão]
D C/D G/B G/Bb
Midnight promises don't mean a thing,
D C/D G/B G/Bb
Especially in the early morning light,
D C/D G/B G/Bb
Midnight promises will make the church bells ring
D C/D G/B G/Bb
Midnight promises don't mean a thing...
 
D C/D G/B G/Bb
Midnight promises don't mean a thing,
D C/D G/B G/Bb
Especially in the early morning light,
D C/D G/B G/Bb
Midnight promises will make the church bells ring
D C/D G/B G/Bb
Midnight promises don't mean a thing...
 
Outro
D C/D G/B G/Bb

How to play Midnight Promises

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is D. 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.

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