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 time.

Oh yes he is.

And I’ll be with him (I know you will) on that mid night train to Geor gia.

Hey.

gia,

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

than live with out him in (Db)mine.

(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 (When ev er he takes that ride guess who’s gon na be right by his side.)

be with him (I know you will) on that mid night train to Geor (Leav in on the mid night train to gia,

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

(live in his world)

(Her

world is (Gb)his,

(Ab11)his and hers a lone.

in mine.

Hey!

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

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

Midnight Train To Georgia — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "Midnight Train To Georgia" by Gladys Knight as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Gb — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 88 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Midnight Train To Georgia" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Gb, 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 "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.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Gb, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Midnight Train To Georgia" 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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