Midnight
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C Eb Bb G
C Bb Ab Bb
I just lay down wonderin' what to lay down
C Bb Ab Bb
Lately I can do it every day undisturbed
D C Bb G F
I think I know what but I can't find out how
C Bb Ab B
The morning didn't show me what it was worth
Miles and miles of smiles, getting me nowhere
Opportunities I just can see
You can't lead me to the slaughter 'cause I'll already be there
I've been up that street and I know what's waiting for me
F
Just waiting!
Bb Fm
Midnight!
Bb Fm
Moon bright!
Bb Fm
Day into day!
Bb Fm
No escape, I must stay!
Bb C Dm
Midnight, show me the way!
G Dm
Show me the way, give me something to play
G E F
Something to play, to help me face the new day!
C Bb Ab Bb D C F F7
Bb F Ab Eb
Take me out of the darkness into the light
Bb F Ab Eb
I've no friends to stand by me here in the night
F# C# F# C#
It's an affair of a sad and weary heart
F# G# C#
Take me out of the darkness back to the start! C#7
D#m A#
F# C# F# C# F# G# A#
C Eb Bb G
How to play Midnight
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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.