Midnight Special

by Railroad Song
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Lyrics

You get up in the (C)morn in’,

you hear the ding do dong (G)ring.

Now you look up on a (D)ta ble, boy,

you see the same darn not (G)thing.

(CN.C.)You find no food up on that (C)ta ble,

noth of ing up in the (G)pan.

But if you say a thing a (D)bout it,

you’d be in trou ble with the (G)man.

(CN.C.)Let the Mid night (C)Spe cial

shine her light on (G)me.

Oh, let the Mid night (D)Spe cial

shine her ev er lov in’ (G)light on me.

If you’re ev er in (C)Hous ton,

you’d bet ter walk do on (G)by.

Oh, you bet ter not her (D)gam ble, boy,

I say you bet ter not (G)fight.

(CN.C.)Well, now the sher iff, he’ll her (C)grab you

his of boys will pull you (G)down.

But And you then, be fore you (D)know it,

you’re pen i ten tia ry the (G)bound.

(CN.C.)Let the Mid night (C)Spe cial

shine her light on (G)me.

Oh, let the Mid night (D)Spe cial

shine her ev er lov in’ (G)light on me.

Here you’re comes Miss in

Midnight Special by Railroad Song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Midnight Special”

What key is "Midnight Special" in?
"Midnight Special" by Railroad Song is in the key of G with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Midnight Special" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Midnight Special" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Midnight Special" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Railroad Song can I play here?
Try "Rock Island Line". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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