Walkin' After Midnight
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C
I go out walkin' after midnight
F C
Out in the moonlight, just like we used to do.
C G# G C
I'm always walkin' after midnight searchin' for you.
C
I walk for miles along the highway.
F C
Well, that's just my way of saying I love you.
C G# G C C7
I'm always walkin' after midnight searchin' for you/
Bridge:
F
I stop to see a weeping willow crying on his pillow—
C C7
Maybe he's cryin' for me—
F
And as the skies turn gloomy, night winds whisper to me;
C G
I'm lonesome as I can be.
I go out walkin' after midnight, out in the starlight,
just hopin' you may be somewhere a-walkin'
After midnight searchin' for me.
(Instrumental: 2nd half of bridge)
(Repeat Bridge and last verse.)
How to play Walkin' After 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.