Midnight Train To Georgia

by Neil Diamond
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Lyrics

L.

(Ebsus2)A.

in’

proved too much (Eb)for the girl,

so she’s (Eb)leav ing the hard way

the (F9)life she’s come to (Bb7sus)know.

(Bb7)She’s go ing (Eb)back to find

what’s (Eb)left in her world,

the world she (Gm7)left be hind et back

(F9)not so long she a go.

She’s (Eb)leav ing

on the (Bb7sus)mid night train to Geor gia.

She’s go ing back,

she’s (Gm7)go ing back

to a (F9)simp ler place and (Bb7sus)time.

And (Bb7)I’ll be with her

on that (Bb7sus)mid night train to (Cm7)Geor gia.

I’d rath er (Abmaj9)live in her world

than live with out her in (Cm)mine.

She kept (Ebsus2)dream in’

some day she’d (Eb)be a star,

but she (Eb)found out the hard way

some (F9)dreams don’t come to (Bb7sus)true.

(Bb7)So she pawned (Eb)all her hopes,

e (Eb)ven sold her car.

She bought a (Gm7)one way tick et back

(F9)to the life she once go.

She’s (Eb)leav ing

on the (Bb7sus)mid night train to Geor gia.

She’s go ing back,

she’s (Gm7)go ing back

to a (F9)simp ler place and (Bb7sus)time.

And (Bb7)I’ll be with her

on that (Bb7sus)mid night train to (Cm7)Geor gia.

I’d rath er (Abmaj9)live in her world

than live with out her in (Cm)mine.

She kept (Cm)mine.

(Bb7)Yes, I’ll be (Eb)with her

on that (Bb7sus)mid night train to (Cm7)Geor gia.

I’d rath er (Abmaj9)live in her world

than live with out her in (Cm)mine,

oh, yes I would.

Midnight Train To Georgia — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

Free karaoke for "Midnight Train To Georgia" by Neil Diamond: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F, 76 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Midnight Train To Georgia”

What key is "Midnight Train To Georgia" by Neil Diamond played in?
Midnight Train To Georgia is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Midnight Train To Georgia"?
The arrangement plays at 76 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Midnight Train To Georgia" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Midnight Train To Georgia"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Midnight Train To Georgia"?
"Midnight Train To Georgia" was originally performed by Neil Diamond. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Midnight Train To Georgia"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: Ab, Abmaj9, Bb, Bb6, Bb7, Cm, Cm7, Eb, +5 more.
What other songs by Neil Diamond can I play here?
Try "ALONE AGAIN NATURALLY", "I AM...I SAID", "HELLO AGAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Midnight Train To Georgia" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Midnight Train To Georgia" by Neil Diamond. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Midnight Train To Georgia" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Midnight Train To Georgia" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.