In The Midnight Hour

by Wilson Pickett
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Lyrics

I’m gon na (Eb)wait til the (Ab)mid night (Eb)hour,

that’s when my (Eb)love comes (Ab)tum bl ing (Eb)down,

I’m gon na (Eb)wait til the (Ab)mid night (Eb)hour,

when there’s (Eb)no one (Ab)else a round,

I’m gon na (Bb)take you, girl, and (Ab)hold you,

and (Bb)do all the things I (Ab)told you in the mid night (Eb)hour.

(Ab)Yes I (Eb)am, oh (Ab)yes, I (Eb)am.

I’m gon na (Eb)wait til (Ab)stars come out

and see that (Eb)twin kle (Ab)in your (Eb)eyes,

I’m gon na (Eb)wait til the (Ab)mid night (Eb)hour,

that’s when my (Eb)love be (Ab)gins to shine.

You’ll be the (Bb)on ly girl I’ll love

(Ab)and (Bb7)real ly love you (Ab)so in the mid night (Eb)hour,

(Ab)oh (Eb)yeah, in the (Ab)mid night (Eb)hour.

I’m gon na (Eb)wait til the (Ab)mid night (Eb)hour,

that’s when my (Eb)love comes (Ab)tum bl ing (Eb)down,

I’m gon na (Eb)wait til the (Ab)mid night (Eb)hour,

when there’s (Eb)no one (Ab)else a round,

I’m gon na (Bb)take you, girl, and (Ab)hold you,

and (Bb)do all the things I (Ab)told you in the mid night (Eb)hour.

(Ab)Yes I (Eb)am, oh (Ab)yes, I (Eb)am.

I’m gon na (Eb)wait til (Ab)stars come out

and see that (Eb)twin kle (Ab)in your (Eb)eyes,

I’m gon na (Eb)wait til the (Ab)mid night (Eb)hour,

that’s when my (Eb)love be (Ab)gins to shine.

You’ll be the (Bb)on ly girl I’ll love

(Ab)and (Bb7)real ly love you (Ab)so in the mid night (Eb)hour,

(Ab)oh (Eb)yeah, in the (Ab)mid night (Eb)hour.

I’m gon na (Eb)hour

I’m gon na (Eb)wait til the (Ab)mid night (Eb)hour,

I’m gon na (Eb)wait til the (Ab)mid night (Eb)hour,

I’m gon na

In The Midnight Hour — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "In The Midnight Hour" by Wilson Pickett as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Ab — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 120 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “In The Midnight Hour

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "In The Midnight Hour" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Ab, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "In The Midnight Hour" by Wilson Pickett in?
The backing track is in Ab at 120 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "In The Midnight Hour" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "In The Midnight Hour"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "In The Midnight Hour", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "In The Midnight Hour" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "In The Midnight Hour"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "In The Midnight Hour"?
"In The Midnight Hour" was originally performed by Wilson Pickett. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Ab, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "In The Midnight Hour" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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