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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,
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,
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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
Learn "Midnight Special" 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 G, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Midnight Special”
- Can I play "Midnight Special" 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 Special" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Midnight Special" by Railroad Song played in?
- Midnight Special is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Midnight Special"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Midnight Special" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Midnight Special"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Midnight Special"?
- "Midnight Special" was originally performed by Railroad Song. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Railroad Song can I play here?
- Try "Rock Island Line". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Midnight Special"?
- 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 Special" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Midnight Special"?
- 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 Special" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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