The Midnight Sun
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Intro: / A / E
A E A
Oh no - Oh no - I think it's time for me to run
D A
Well I've been working all the summer - Waiting for the winter to come
E7 D7 A
And if you feel like reminiscing - well come into the midnight sun
A E A
Oh yeah - Oh yeah - I think I've been away too long
D A
Well I've been coming and I'm going - All the time is growing with fun
E7 D7 A
And if you feel like something's missing - Well come into the midnight sun
C# F#
Never be a gooseberry for gooseberries should never see it
B E7
Drop the one who's looking at you - Looking at the one who's seeing you be it
A E A
Oh yeah - Oh yeah - I think I've been away too long
D A
Well I've been waiting all the summer - counting all the trophies I've won
E7 D7 A
And if you feel like reminiscing - Well come into the midnight sun
Instr: / C# / F# / B / E7 /
A E A
Oh no - Oh no - I think it's time for me to run
D A
Well I've been working all the summer - Waiting for the winter to come
E7 D7 A
And if you feel like reminiscing - Well come into the midnight sun
E7 D7 A
And if you feel like something's missing - Well come into the midnight sun
E7 D7 A A7 E D A
And if you feel like reminiscing - Well come into the midnight sun
How to play The Midnight Sun
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.