Round Midnight
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Verse
C#m9 G#m7 G#7(5+)
It begins to tell,'round midnight, 'round midnight
C#m9 G#m7 Am7 G#m7 Gm7 F#m7 F#m6 B C#m9
I do pretty well till after sun-down and suppertime I'm feelin' sad
Am7 G#m7 Gm7 G#m7 C#m9 Dm9 C#m9
But it really gets bad, 'round midnight
Verse
C#m9 G#m7 G#7(5+)
Memories always start 'round midnight, 'round midnight
C#m9 G#m7 Am7 G#m7 Gm7 F#m7 F#m6 B C#m9
Haven't got the heart to stand those memories, so when my heart is still with you
Am7 G#m7 Gm7 G#m7 C#m9 Dm9 C#m9
Yes ol' midnight knows it, too
Interlude
C#m9 G#m7 G#7(5+)
C#m9 G#m7 Am7 G#m7 Gm7 F#m7 F#m6 B C#m9
Am7 G#m7 C#m9 Dm9 C#m9
For 'round midnight, when it comes around
Verse
C#m9 G#m7 G#7(5+)
So let our hearts take wings 'round midnight, 'round midnight
C#m9 G#m7 Am7 G#m7 Gm7 F#m7 F#m6 B C#m9
Let the angels sing for your re - tur - ning, till our love is safe and sound
Am7 G#m7 Gm7 G#m7 C#m9 Dm9 C#m9
And old midnight comes around
Outro
C#m9
Cause I'm feelin' sad, and it really gets bad
Gm7 G#7(5+)
'round midnight, 'round midnight...
C#m9 G#m7 Am7 G#m7 Gm7 F#m7 F#m6 B C#m9
Am7 G#m7 Gm7 G#m7 C#m9 Dm9 C#m9
How to play Round Midnight
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#m9. 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.