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Walkin After Midnight

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[Intro]
C
[Verse 1]
I go Cout walking after midnight
Out in the Fmoonlight just like we used to Cdo
I'm always Cwalking after Abmidnight Gsearching for CyoFuC  G  
[Verse 2]
I walk Cfor miles along the highway
Well, that's just Fmy way of saying I love Cyou
I'm always Cwalking after Abmidnight Gsearching for CyoFuC  
[Bridge]
I stopped Fto see a weeping willow
Crying on his pillow, Cmaybe he's crying for me
And Fas the skies turn gloomy
Night winds whisper to me, I'm Clonesome as I caGn be
[Verse 3]
I go Cout walking after midnight
Out in the Fmoonlight just hoping you may Cbe
Somewhere a-Cwalking after Abmidnight Gsearching for CmeF  C  
[Bridge]
I stopped Fto see a weeping willow
Crying on his pillow, Cmaybe he's crying for me
And Fas the skies turn gloomy
Night winds whisper to me, I'm Clonesome as I caGn beG#  
[Verse 4]
I go C#out walking after midnight
Out in the F#moonlight just hoping you may C#be
Somewhere a-C#walking after Amidnight G#searching for C#meF#  C#  

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The story behind the song

"Walkin' After Midnight" became Patsy Cline's first major hit after her national television appearance. It launched her into wider recognition as an artist who could successfully blend country and pop. The song captures a feeling of restless searching and longing under the cover of night. It plays like a lonely stroll through a quiet town, looking for connection.

AI-written from these sources:Patsy Cline — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Walkin After Midnight

by Patsy Cline

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[Intro]

[Verse 1]

I go out walking after midnight

F C

Out in the moonlight just like we used to do

C Ab G C F C G

I'm always walking after midnight searching for you

[Verse 2]

I walk for miles along the highway

F C

Well, that's just my way of saying I love you

C Ab G C F C

I'm always walking after midnight searching for you

[Bridge]

I stopped to see a weeping willow

Crying on his pillow, maybe he's crying for me

And as the skies turn gloomy

C G

Night winds whisper to me, I'm lonesome as I can be

[Verse 3]

I go out walking after midnight

F C

Out in the moonlight just hoping you may be

C Ab G C F C

Somewhere a-walking after midnight searching for me

[Bridge]

I stopped to see a weeping willow

Crying on his pillow, maybe he's crying for me

And as the skies turn gloomy

C G G#

Night winds whisper to me, I'm lonesome as I can be

[Verse 4]

I go out walking after midnight

F# C#

Out in the moonlight just hoping you may be

C# A G# C# F# C#

Somewhere a-walking after midnight searching for me

About Walkin After Midnight Chords by Patsy Cline

Learn how to play Walkin After Midnight by Patsy Cline with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Walkin After Midnight chords”, “Walkin After Midnight guitar chords”, or “Patsy Cline Walkin After Midnight chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Walkin After Midnight chords and for experienced players who want accurate Walkin After Midnight lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, F, Ab, G, G#, C#.

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The chords for "Walkin After Midnight" show the original chord names (including C, F, Ab, G, G#, C#). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.