Steve Millers Midnight Tango
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste:
3rd traste
Note: The Am/Bb and Am/B is meant to represent a quick walk up the A-string from Am to
C.
Don't dwell on these chords. The Dm7/B can be played as a simple Dm or even Ddim if you
prefer.
[Intro]
Am Dm
Am Dm
Dm7/B E
Am (Am/Bb Am/B) C Dm E
[Verse 1]
Am
You have a cup of coffee and another cigarette
Dm
You're waiting for your baby but she hasn't shown yet
Am
And if she doesn't make it, well you've got no regrets
Dm
Because you can't win or lose if you ain't made no bets
Dm7/B
And then she comes in walkin' lookin' fine as you please
E
You wanna stop and drop right down on your knees
[Chorus]
Am (Am/Bb Am/B)
And say baby
C Dm E
Whoa-o-o
[Instrumental]
Am Dm
Am Dm
Dm7/B E
Am (Am/Bb Am/B) C Dm E
[Verse 2]
Am
You say you never worry cause you don't need a home
Dm
Don't need an address, don't need a phone
Am
And you don't have to worry 'bout bein' alone
Dm
Cause you can make your music on a ten cent comb
Dm7/B
And then she comes in walkin' lookin' fine as you please
E
You wanna stop and drop right down on your knees
[Chorus]
Am (Am/Bb Am/B)
And say baby
C Dm E
Whoa-o-o
[Outro]
Am Dm
Am Dm
Dm7/B E
Am (Am/Bb Am/B) C Dm E
Am Dm
Am Dm
...
How to play Steve Millers Midnight Tango
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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.