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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Midnight Train To Georgia" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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

Can I play "Midnight Train To Georgia" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Midnight Train To Georgia" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Midnight Train To Georgia"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Midnight Train To Georgia" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Midnight Train To Georgia"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Midnight Train To Georgia" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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