Does "Midnight Train To Georgia" have chords and lyrics?

Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Midnight Train To Georgia" is in the key of Bb at 85 BPM.

What chords are in "Midnight Train To Georgia"?

Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

Midnight Train To Georgia — Piano Lead Sheet

"Midnight Train To Georgia" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 85 BPM.

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

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.

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Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: R&B/Soul
Key: Bb
Tempo: 85 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Gladys Knight & The Pips

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How to Play "Midnight Train To Georgia" on Piano

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
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
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.