In The Midnight Hour

by Wilson Pickett
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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.

In The Midnight Hour — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

Learn "In The Midnight Hour" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Ab, 110 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “In The Midnight Hour

Can I play "In The Midnight Hour" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "In The Midnight Hour" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "In The Midnight Hour" by Wilson Pickett played in?
In The Midnight Hour is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "In The Midnight Hour"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "In The Midnight Hour" 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 "In The Midnight Hour"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "In The Midnight Hour"?
"In The Midnight Hour" was originally performed by Wilson Pickett. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "In The Midnight Hour"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Ab, Bb, Bb7, Db, Eb, Gb.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "In The Midnight Hour"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "In The Midnight Hour" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "In The Midnight Hour"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "In The Midnight Hour" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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