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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Walkin' After Midnight" by Patsy Cline in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of C. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Walkin' After Midnight"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature C. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Walkin' After Midnight" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature C, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 88 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.