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Play After Midnight on your own piano
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After Midnight — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
About “After Midnight”
Free karaoke for "After Midnight" by Eric Clapton: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 120 BPM.
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Lyrics
Af ter mid night,
we’re gon na (F)let it all hang down,
Af ter mid night,
we’re gon na (F)chug a lug and shout.
We’re gon na stim u late some ac tion;
(F)we’re gon na get some sat is fac tion, We’re gon na find out what it is all a (G)bout.
Af ter mid night,
we’re gon na (F)let it all hang down.
Af ter mid night,
we’re gon na (F)shake your tam bou rine.
Af ter mid night,
it’s gon na (F)be peach es and cream.
We’re gon na cause talk and sus pi cion;
(F)we’re gon na give an ex hi bi tion.
We’re gon na find out what it is all a (G)bout.
Af ter mid night,
we’re gon na (F)let it all hang down.
Af ter mid night,
we’re gon na (F)let it all hang down.
Af ter mid night,
we’re gon na (F)let it all hang down.
Practice tip
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
Questions about this song (11)
- What key is "After Midnight" by Eric Clapton played in?
- After Midnight is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "After Midnight"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "After Midnight" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "After Midnight"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "After Midnight"?
- "After Midnight" was originally performed by Eric Clapton. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "After Midnight"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: C, Eb, F, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Eric Clapton can I play here?
- Try "RUNNING ON FAITH", "BELIEVE IN LIFE", "MY FATHER'S EYES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "After Midnight" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "After Midnight" by Eric Clapton. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "After Midnight" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "After Midnight" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.
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