Learn "IN THE MIDNIGHT HOUR" by Wilson Pickett on Piano

Master "IN THE MIDNIGHT HOUR" by Wilson Pickett with our interactive piano player. This easy-level R&B/Soul arrangement is in the key of Ab at 110 BPM, making it perfect for beginners — you can start playing in minutes.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo. Most beginners can play through the full song in one session.

Lyrics

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, 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, 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 (Eb)wait ’til the (Ab)mid night (Eb)hour.

Song Details

Category
R&B/Soul
Key
Ab
Tempo
110 BPM
Difficulty
easy

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How to Play "In The Midnight Hour" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.