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Lyrics
(Am)In the dark (G)ness
be fore the (F)dawn.
(Am)In the swirl (G)ing
of the (F)storm.
When I’m (Am)roll ing with the punch (G)es
and hope is gone.
Leave a light,
a light (F)on.
Leave a light,
a light (F)on.
(Am7)Ooh,
ah.
(Am)Ooh,
(F)ah.
(F)Leave a (G)light on,
a light (F)on.
Leave a (G)light on,
a (Em)light (F)on.
Midnight — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Midnight" 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 C, 128 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Midnight”
- Can I play "Midnight" 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 "Midnight" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Midnight" by Coldplay played in?
- 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 "Midnight"?
- The arrangement plays at 128 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Midnight" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Midnight"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Midnight"?
- "Midnight" was originally performed by Coldplay. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Midnight"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Am, Am7, Em, F, G.
- What other songs by Coldplay can I play here?
- Try "Everglow", "HYMN FOR THE WEEKEND", "FIX YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Midnight"?
- 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. "Midnight" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Midnight"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Midnight" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.