Midnight Train To Georgia

by Gladys Knight & The Pips
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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.

Midnight Train To Georgia — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Midnight Train To Georgia" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 85 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Midnight Train To Georgia

Why does "Midnight Train To Georgia" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Midnight Train To Georgia".
What key is "Midnight Train To Georgia" by Gladys Knight & The Pips played in?
Midnight Train To Georgia is arranged in the key of Bb 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 85 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Midnight Train To Georgia" 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 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 Gladys Knight & The Pips. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Midnight Train To Georgia"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Am, Bb, Dm7, F, Gm.
What other songs by Gladys Knight & The Pips can I play here?
Try "NEITHER ONE OF US". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Midnight Train To Georgia"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Midnight Train To Georgia".
Can I see all the notes in "Midnight Train To Georgia"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 85 BPM.

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