What key is "Midnight Train" in?

"Midnight Train" by Sam Smith is in the key of G with a tempo of 84 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Midnight Train" 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 Train" 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 Train" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Sam Smith can I play here?

Try "NO PEACE", "FIRE ON FIRE", "WRITING'S ON THE WALL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I choose me

and I know that’s sel fish love.

You are a dream

and I can’t thank you e (C)nough.

But I give an oth er piece of me a way

ev ’ry wak ing day that I’m with you.

Am I a mon ster?

What will your fam ’ly think of (Bm7)me?

They brought me in, they helped me out with ev er y (C)thing.

But I give a lit tle piece of me a way and ev ’ry sin gle day.

So I pick up the piec es,

I get on a mid night (Bm7)train.

I’ve got my rea sons,

but dar ling, I can’t ex (C)plain.

I’ll al ways love you but to (Cm7)night’s the night I choose to walk a (G)way.

Ba ba do.

(G)way.

Can’t stop cry ing,

I hate that I’ve caused you (Bm7)pain, but I can’t de ny it.

I just don’t feel the same.

I will al ways love you but to (Cm7)night’s the night I choose to walk a (G)way.

Ba ba do.

So I pick up the piec es,

I get on a mid night (Bm7)train.

I’ve got my rea sons,

but dar ling, I can’t ex (C)plain.

I’ll al ways love you but to (Cm7)night’s the night I choose to walk a (G)way.

Midnight Train by Sam Smith

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 84 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Midnight Train”

What key is "Midnight Train" in?: "Midnight Train" by Sam Smith is in the key of G with a tempo of 84 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Midnight Train" 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 Train" 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 Train" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Sam Smith can I play here?: Try "NO PEACE", "FIRE ON FIRE", "WRITING'S ON THE WALL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.