What key is "In The Midnight Hour" in?

"In The Midnight Hour" by Wilson Pickett is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "In The Midnight Hour" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "In The Midnight Hour" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "In The Midnight Hour"?

This arrangement of "In The Midnight Hour" uses 6 chords: Ab, Bb, Bb7, Db, Eb, Gb.

How long does it take to learn "In The Midnight Hour" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Wilson Pickett can I play here?

Try "LAND OF A THOUSAND DANCES", "EVERYBODY NEEDS SOMEBODY TO LOVE", "In The Midnight Hour". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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.

In The Midnight Hour by Wilson Pickett

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Ab at 110 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “In The Midnight Hour”

What key is "In The Midnight Hour" in?: "In The Midnight Hour" by Wilson Pickett is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "In The Midnight Hour" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "In The Midnight Hour" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "In The Midnight Hour"?: This arrangement of "In The Midnight Hour" uses 6 chords: Ab, Bb, Bb7, Db, Eb, Gb.
How long does it take to learn "In The Midnight Hour" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Wilson Pickett can I play here?: Try "LAND OF A THOUSAND DANCES", "EVERYBODY NEEDS SOMEBODY TO LOVE", "In The Midnight Hour". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.