Learn "MIDNIGHT TRAIN TO GEORGIA" by Gladys Knight & The Pips on Piano

Master "MIDNIGHT TRAIN TO GEORGIA" by Gladys Knight & The Pips with our interactive piano player. This medium-level R&B/Soul arrangement is in the key of Bb at 85 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 85 BPM.

Lyrics

L. A. proved too much for the (Am)man, so he’s (Am)leav in’ the life he’s (Bb)come to know. He said he’s (Am)go in’ back to (Gm)find (F)ooh, what’s left (Gm)of his world, the world he (Am)left be hind not so (Dm7)long a go. He’s (F)leav in’ on that (Bb)mid night train to (F)Geor gia, and he’s (F)go in’ back (Dm7)to a sim pler (Bb)place and time. And I’ll be (Am)with him on that (Bb)mid night train to (Dm7)Geor gia. I’d rath er live in his world than live with out him in (F)mine. He kept (Am)dream in’ that some day he’d be a (Am)star, but he (Am)sure found out the hard (Gm)way that (Dm7)dreams don’t (Bb)al ways come true. So he (Am)pawned all his (Gm)hopes and he (Bb)e ven (F)sold his old (Gm)car; bought a one way tick et to the (Dm7)life he once knew. Oh, yes he did! He said he would be (F)leav in’ on that (Bb)mid night train to (F)Geor gia, and he’s (F)go in’ back (Dm7)to a sim pler (Bb)place and time. And I’ll be (Am)with him on that (Bb)mid night train to (Dm7)Geor gia; I’d rath er live in his world than live with out him in (F)mine. Ooh, he’s (F)leav in’ on that (Bb)mid night train to (F)Geor gia, and he’s (F)go in’ back (Dm7)to a sim pler (Bb)place and time. And I’ll be (Am)with him on that (Bb)mid night train to (Dm7)Geor gia; I’d rath er live in his world than live with out him in (F)mine. Ooh, he’s Got ta (F)go, gon na board, gon na board, gon na board the (Bb)mid night train. Got ta (F)go, gon na board, gon na board, gon na board the (Bb)mid night train. Got ta (F)go.

Song Details

Category
R&B/Soul
Key
Bb
Tempo
85 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Midnight Train To Georgia" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
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