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Midnight Train

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[Intro]
E B A Am
[Verse 1]
EI choose me, and I know that’s selfish, lovB/G#e
You are a dream, and I can’t thank you enougAh
But I give another piece of me away
AmEvery waking day that I’m with you
EAm I a monster? What will your family think of meB/G#?
They brought me in, they helped me out with everythiAng
But I give a little piece of me away
AmEvery single day
[Chorus]
ESo I pick up the pieces, I get on the midnight traB/G#in
I got my reasons, but darling I can’t explaAin
I’ll always love you
AmBut tonight’s the night I choose to walk away
EBah-bah, doo, bah-bah, dooB/G#  
Bah-bah, doo, bah-bah, dooA  Am  
[Verse 2]
ELove you so much that I have to let you gB/G#o
I’ll miss your touch and the secrets we both knAow
But it would be wrong for me to stay
AmAnd I’ll just give you hope
[Chorus]
ESo I pick up the pieces, I get on the midnight traB/G#in
I got my reasons, but darling I can’t explaAin
I’ll always love you
AmBut tonight’s the night I choose to walk away
EI can’t stop crying, I hate that I’ve caused you paB/G#in
But I can’t deny it, I just don’t feel the samAe
I’ll always love you
AmBut tonight’s the night I choose to walk away
ERun back, Run back to youB/G#  
Run back, Run back to youA  Am  
ESo I pick up the pieces, I get on the midnight trB/G#ain
I got my reasons, but darling I can’t explaAin
I’ll always love you
AmBut tonight’s the night I choose to Emaj7walk away

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Midnight Train

by Sam Smith

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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B/G#

Emaj7

[Intro]

E B A Am

[Verse 1]

E B/G#

I choose me, and I know that’s selfish, love

You are a dream, and I can’t thank you enough

But I give another piece of me away

Every waking day that I’m with you

E B/G#

Am I a monster? What will your family think of me?

They brought me in, they helped me out with everything

But I give a little piece of me away

Every single day

[Chorus]

E B/G#

So I pick up the pieces, I get on the midnight train

I got my reasons, but darling I can’t explain

I’ll always love you

But tonight’s the night I choose to walk away

E B/G#

Bah-bah, doo, bah-bah, doo

A Am

Bah-bah, doo, bah-bah, doo

[Verse 2]

E B/G#

Love you so much that I have to let you go

I’ll miss your touch and the secrets we both know

But it would be wrong for me to stay

And I’ll just give you hope

[Chorus]

E B/G#

So I pick up the pieces, I get on the midnight train

I got my reasons, but darling I can’t explain

I’ll always love you

But tonight’s the night I choose to walk away

E B/G#

I can’t stop crying, I hate that I’ve caused you pain

But I can’t deny it, I just don’t feel the same

I’ll always love you

But tonight’s the night I choose to walk away

E B/G#

Run back, Run back to you

A Am

Run back, Run back to you

E B/G#

So I pick up the pieces, I get on the midnight train

I got my reasons, but darling I can’t explain

I’ll always love you

Am Emaj7

But tonight’s the night I choose to walk away

About Midnight Train Chords by Sam Smith

Learn how to play Midnight Train by Sam Smith with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Midnight Train chords”, “Midnight Train guitar chords”, or “Sam Smith Midnight Train 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 Midnight Train chords and for experienced players who want accurate Midnight Train lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, B, A, Am, B/G#, Emaj7.

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What key is "Midnight Train" in?

The chords for "Midnight Train" show the original chord names (including E, B, A, Am, B/G#, Emaj7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.