Midnight Train To Georgia

by Gladys Knight
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Mm

L.

A.

proved

too much for (Fm)the man.

(Too (Gb)much for the man, he (Ab7)could n’t (Db)make it.) So (Fm)he’s leav ing a life, mm,

he’s (Ab11)come to know.

Ooh

(He said he’s (Db)go in’) He said he’s (Fm)go in’ back to find,

(Absus4)(go in’ back to find) (Db)Ooh

what’s left of (Gb)his world.

The world he left be hind

(Eb9)not so long

a go.

He’s (Db)leav in’ (Fm7)(leav in’)

on that mid night train to Geor gia.

(Leav in’ on that mid night train.)

Yes,

(Db)said he’s go in back

(Bbm)(go in’ back to find) to a sim pler (Ab11)place and (When time.

ev er he takes that ride Oh yes guess he who’s is.

gon na be right by his side.) And I’ll be with him (I know you will) on that mid night train to Geor gia.

(Leav in on the mid night Hey.

train to (Eb9)Geor gia,

woo woo!) I’d rath er live in his world,

(live in than live world) with out him in (Db)mine.

(Her

world is (Gb)his,

(Ab11)his and hers a lone.

L.

A.

proved

too much for (Fm)the man.

(Too (Gb)much for the man, he (Ab7)could n’t (Db)make it.) So (Fm)he’s leav ing a life, mm,

he’s (Ab11)come to know.

Ooh

(He said he’s (Db)go in’) He said he’s (Fm)go in’ back to find,

(Absus4)(go in’ back to find) (Db)Ooh

what’s left of (Gb)his world.

The world he left be hind

(Eb9)not so long

a go.

He’s (Db)leav in’ (Fm7)(leav in’)

on that mid night train to Geor gia.

(Leav in’ on that mid night train.)

Yes,

(Db)said he’s go in back

(Bbm)(go in’ back to find) to a sim pler (Ab11)place and (When time.

ev er he takes that ride Oh yes guess he who’s is.

gon na be right by his side.) And I’ll be with him (I know you will) on that mid night train to Geor gia.

(Leav in on the mid night Hey.

train to (Eb9)Geor gia,

woo woo!) I’d rath er live in his world,

(live in his live world) with out him in (Db)mine.

(Her

world is (Gb)his,

(Ab11)his and hers a lone.

(Her in mine.

world is his, Hey!

his and hers a lone)

(Oh love, Oh love, gon na board gon na board the the (Ab11)mid mid night night train train to to go.

go) (Oh love, Oh love, gon na board gon na board the the (Ab11)mid mid night night train train to to go.

go)

Midnight Train To Georgia — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Midnight Train To Georgia" by Gladys Knight: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Gb, 88 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Gb) 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 “Midnight Train To Georgia

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Midnight Train To Georgia" by Gladys Knight in?
The backing track is in Gb at 88 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 "Midnight Train To Georgia" 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 "Midnight Train To Georgia"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Midnight Train To Georgia", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Midnight Train To Georgia" 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 "Midnight Train To Georgia"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Midnight Train To Georgia"?
"Midnight Train To Georgia" was originally performed by Gladys Knight. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

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