The Middle

by Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey
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Lyrics

(C)Take a seat,

(G)right o ver (D)there, sat on the stairs.

(C)Stay or leave,

the (G)cab ’nets are bare (D)and I’m un a ware of (C)just how we got in to this (G)mess, got so (D)ag gres sive.

(C)I know we meant all good in (G)ten (D)tions, so pull me (C)clos er.

Why don’t you pull me (G)close?

Why don’t you come on (C)o ver?

I can’t just let you (G)go.

Oh, (C)ba by,

(G)why don’t you (D)just meet me (Am7)in the (C)mid dle?

I’m (Em)los ing (D)my mind (Am7)just a (C)lit tle.

So, (Em)why don’t you (D)just meet me (Am7)in the (C)mid dle,

in the (G)mid dle?

(C)Ba by,

(G)why don’t you (D)just meet me (C)in the mid dle?

I’m (Em)los ing (D)my mind (C)just a lit tle.

So, (G)why don’t you (D)just meet me (C)in the mid dle,

in the (Em)mid dle?

(C)Take a step

(G)back for a min (D)ute, in to the (C)kit chen, floors are wet

and (Em)taps are still run (D)ning, dish es are (C)bro ken.

How did we get in to this (G)mess, got so (D)ag gres (C)sive?

I know we meant all good in (Em)ten (D)tions.

So, (C)pull me clos er.

Why don’t you pull me (G)close?

Why don’t you come on (C)o ver?

I can’t just let you (G)go.

Oh, Look ing at you, (G)I can’t (C)lie, just pour ing out ad (G)mis sion, re gard less of my ob (D)jec tion.

Oh, oh, and it’s not a (G)bout my (C)pride, I need you on my (Em)skin, just come o ver, pull me (D)in just.

Oh, (C)ba by,

(G)why don’t you (D)just meet me (C)in the mid dle?

I’m (G)los ing (D)my mind (C)just a lit tle.

So, (G)why don’t you (D)just meet me (C)in the mid dle,

in the (G)mid dle?

No, no, (C)ba by,

(G)why don’t you (D)just meet me (C)in the mid dle?

I’m (Em)los ing (D)my mind (C)just a lit tle.

So, (G)why don’t you (D)just meet me (C)in the mid dle,

in the (Em)mid dle?

(C)ba by,

(G)why don’t you (D)just meet me (C)in the mid dle?

I’m (Em)los ing (D)my mind (C)just a lit tle.

So, (G)why don’t you (D)just meet me (C)in the mid dle,

in the (Em)mid dle?

(C)mid dle, mid dle?

In the (Em)mid dle, (D)mid dle.

The Middle — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "The Middle" by Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in G — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 110 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) 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 “The Middle

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "The Middle" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key G, 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 "The Middle" by Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey in?
The backing track is in G at 110 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 "The Middle" 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 "The Middle"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Middle", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "The Middle" 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 "The Middle"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "The Middle"?
"The Middle" was originally performed by Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey. 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 G, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "The Middle" 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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