Midnight Train To Georgia

by Gladys Knight & The Pips
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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.

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

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Free karaoke for "Midnight Train To Georgia" by Gladys Knight & The Pips: 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, 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”

What key is "Midnight Train To Georgia" by Gladys Knight & The Pips 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 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 there a karaoke version of "Midnight Train To Georgia" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Midnight Train To Georgia" by Gladys Knight & The Pips. 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.