Midnight Starlight
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Capo 1
Intro C G Em D (2x)
Verse
C G Em D
It’s dark and there are people everywhere
C G Em D
It’s loud and there are noises in the air
C G Em D
All around these buildings look so cold
C G Em D
And they look down on one more story left untold
C G Em D
And one more sunset that won’t turn gold
[Refrão]
D Em C G
'Cause this lonely is killing me
D Em C G
And I don’t see what I can’t quite reach
D Em C G
And I won't be able to come to shore
C G
When I’m lost floating like a boat in the ocean
Em D
The midnight starlight won't shine anymore
C G Em D (2x)
Verse
C G Em D
This town everybody seems far away
C G Em D
And I found that everything that I try to say
C G Em D
Falls down on the ground beneath my feet
C G Em D C
And I just want something that makes me feel like
G Em D
I’m not crazy, there’s something real
[Refrão]
D Em C G
'Cause this lonely is killing me
D Em C G
And I don’t see what I can’t quite reach
D Em C G
And I won't be able to come to shore
C G
When I’m lost floating like a boat in the ocean
Em D
The midnight starlight won't shine anymore
C G Em D
C G Em D
Em D
I’ve tried to figure it out
G C
I’ve tried but I don't know how
Em D
And I’ll do anything to turn it around
G C
If somebody could help me now
[Refrão] D Em C G
'Cause this lonely is killing me
D Em C G
And I don’t see what I can’t quite reach
D Em C G
And I won't be able to come to shore
C G
When I’m lost floating like a boat in the ocean
Em D
The midnight starlight won't shine anymore
C G
When I’m lost floating like a boat in the ocean
Em D
The midnight starlight won't shine anymore
C G
When I’m lost floating like a boat in the ocean
Em D
The midnight starlight won't shine anymore
C G Em D
C G Em D
Anymore
C G
Anyone
Em D
I’m waiting here for you
C
How to play Midnight Starlight
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.