The Middle

by Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey
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(C)Take a seat,

(G)right o ver there, (D)sat on the stairs.

(C)Stay or leave,

the (G)cab ’nets are bare and (D)I’m un a ware of (C)just how we got in to this (G)mess, got so ag (D)gres sive.

(C)I know we meant all good in (G)ten tions, so pull me (C)clos er.

Why don’t you pull me (G)close?

(D)Why don’t you come on (C)o ver?

I can’t just let you (G)go.

(D)Oh, (C)ba by,

(G)why don’t you (D)just meet me (Am)in the (C)mid dle?

I’m (Em)los ing (D)my mind (Am7)just a (C)lit tle.

So, (G)why don’t you (D)just meet me (Am)in the (C)mid dle,

in the (G)mid dle?

(C)Ba by,

(G)why don’t you (D)just meet me (C)in the mid dle?

I’m (Em)los ing (D)my mind (C)just a lit tle.

So, (G)why don’t you (D)just meet me (C)in the mid dle,

in the (Em)mid dle?

(C)Take a step

(G)back for a min ute, (D)in to the kit chen, (C)floors are wet

and (G)taps are still run ning, (D)dish es are bro ken.

(C)How did we get in to this (G)mess, got so ag (D)gres sive.

(C)I know we meant all good in (G)ten tions, so pull me (C)clos er.

Why don’t you pull me (G)close?

(D)Why don’t you come on (C)o ver?

I can’t just let you (G)go.

(D)Oh, Look ing at you, (G)I can’t (C)lie, just pour ing out ad (G)mis sion, re gard less of my ob (D)ject tion.

Oh, oh, and it’s not a (G)bout my (C)pride, I need you on my (Em)skin, just come o ver, pull me (D)in just,

oh, (C)ba by,

(G)why don’t you (D)just meet me (C)in the mid dle?

I’m (Em)los ing (D)my mind (C)just a lit tle.

So, (G)why don’t you (D)just meet me (C)in the mid dle,

in the (G)mid (D)dle?

No, (C)ba by,

(G)why don’t you (D)just meet me (C)in the mid dle?

I’m (Em)los ing (D)my mind (C)just a lit tle.

So, (G)why don’t you (D)just meet me (C)in the mid dle,

in the (G)mid (D)dle?

No, (C)ba by,

mid dle, mid dle?

In the (Em)mid dle, (D)mid dle.

The Middle — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "The Middle" 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 G, 104 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “The Middle

Can I play "The Middle" 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 "The Middle" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "The Middle" by Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey played in?
The Middle is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Middle"?
The arrangement plays at 104 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Middle" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "The Middle"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Middle"?
"The Middle" was originally performed by Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey can I play here?
Try "The Middle". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "The Middle"?
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. "The Middle" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "The Middle"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Middle" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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