Walkin' After Midnight

by Patsy Cline
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Lyrics

I go out (C)walk in’

af ter (F7)mid night

in the (C)moon light

(G)just (C)like we used to do.

I’m al ways walk in’

af ter (F7)mid night search in’ for (C)you.

I (Gsus)walk for (C)miles

a long the (F7)high way

that’s just (C)my way

(G)of (C)be ing close to you.

I go out walk in’

af ter (F7)mid night search in’ for (C)you.

I stop (Gm7)to (F)see a weep in’ wil low (Bb7)cry in’ on his pil low, (C)may be he’s cry in’ for me.

And (F)as the sky turns gloom y, (Bb7)night winds whis per to me.

I’m (C)lone ly as (C#dim)lone ly as can (G7)be.

I’ll go out (C)walk in’

af ter (F7)mid night

in the (C)star light

(G)and (C)pray that you may be some where just walk in’

af ter (F7)mid night search in’ for (C)me.

I go out (C)walk in’

af ter (F7)mid night

in the (C)moon light

(G)just (C)like we used to do.

I’m al ways walk in’

af ter (F7)mid night search in’ for (C)you.

I (Gsus)walk for (C)miles

a long the (F7)high way

that’s just (C)my way

(G)of (C)be ing close to you.

I go out walk in’

af ter (F7)mid night search in’ for (C)you.

I stop (Gm7)to (F)see a weep in’ wil low (Bb7)cry in’ on his pil low, (C)may be he’s cry in’ for me.

And (F)as the sky turns gloom y, (Bb7)night winds whis per to me.

I’m (C)lone ly as (C#dim)lone ly as can (G7)be.

I’ll go out (C)walk in’

af ter (F7)mid night

in the (C)star light

(G)and (C)pray that you may be some where just walk in’

af ter (F7)mid night search in’ for (C)me.

I go out (C)me.

Walkin' After Midnight — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Walkin' After Midnight" by Patsy Cline: 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 C, 88 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Walkin' After Midnight”

What key is "Walkin' After Midnight" by Patsy Cline played in?
Walkin' After Midnight is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Walkin' After Midnight"?
The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Walkin' After Midnight" 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 "Walkin' After Midnight"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Walkin' After Midnight"?
"Walkin' After Midnight" was originally performed by Patsy Cline. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Patsy Cline can I play here?
Try "SIDE BY SIDE", "I FALL TO PIECES", "YOU BELONG TO ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Walkin' After Midnight" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Walkin' After Midnight" by Patsy Cline. 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 "Walkin' After Midnight" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Walkin' After Midnight" 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.