Midnight Special
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
https://open.spotify.com/track/1zhQZwRc3xmA64VGcPMdHs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOYTZximnOA
Worked out on request for Danny Lemmens.
Songwriters: Spencer Davis
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[Intro]
| A | E | B7 | E*** |
[Verse 1]
A E
Well, I wake up in the mornin' and the ding dong rings.
B7** A** E
You go a marchin' to the table, you see the same old thing.
A E
Baby, all I want to tell ya, a knife, a fork and a pan
B7** A** E***
and if you say a thing about it: you're in trouble with the man.
[Chorus]
A E
Let the midnight special shine a light on me.
B7** A** E
Let the midnight special shine it's everlovin' light on me.
A E
Yes, let the midnight special shine a light on me.
B7** A** E***
Let the midnight special shine it's everlovin' light on me.
[Verse 2]
A E
If you're ever go to Houston then you better walk or ride.
B7** A** E
You better not stagger and you better not fight.
A E
'Cause sheriff Benson will arrest you, he'll carry you on down
B7** A** E***
and if the jury finds you guilty you're penitentiary bound.
[Chorus]
A E
Let the midnight special shine a light on me.
B7** A** E***
Let the midnight special shine it's everlovin' light on me.
[Interlude]
| A | E | B7 | E*** |
| A | E | B7 | E*** |
[Verse 3]
A E
Yonder comes miss Rosie, how I wonder did you know.
B7** A** E
Well, I know about apron and the dress she wore,
A E
umbrella on her shoulder, piece of paper in her hand.
B7** A** E***
She goes a-walkin' to the captain, says: I'm losing my man.
[End-Chorus] (Repeat and Fade Out)
A E
So, let the midnight special shine its light on me.
B7** A** E
Let the midnight special shine its everlovin' light on me.
A E
Let the midnight special shine its light on me.
B7** A** E
Let that midnight special shine its everlovin' light on me.
How to play Midnight Special
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.