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 — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "In The Midnight Hour" by Wilson Pickett: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Ab, 120 BPM.
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.
Try other practice modes:
About “In The Midnight Hour”
- 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.
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