The Middle

by Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey
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Lyrics

(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "The Middle" by Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey: 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 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”

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.
Is there a karaoke version of "The Middle" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Middle" by Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey. 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 "The Middle" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, 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 "The Middle" 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.