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Pick a learning view.
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 — Piano Lead Sheet
"Midnight Special" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Midnight Special" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Midnight Special" is in G.
- 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.
- Does "Midnight Special" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Midnight Special" is in the key of G at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "Midnight Special"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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