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The Midnight Special
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- Contains complete lyrics
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The Midnight Special |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
C4-D5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Transposed Key: |
D Major |
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Original Published Key: |
G Major |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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BPM: |
72 |
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Product Type: |
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Product #:
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MN0093119_U7 |
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Price:
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$5.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $4.99
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Pages: |
3 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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You get us in the mornin' you hear the dingdong ring. |
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Arrangement Details
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By: |
Lead Belly |
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Pages: |
3 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
C4-D5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Transposed Key: |
D Major |
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Original Published Key: |
G Major |
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Available Keys: |
G Major (Orig), A Major (+2), Bb Major (+3), C Major (+5), D Major (+7), Eb Major (+8), F Major (-2) |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0093119_U7 |
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Tempo: |
Medium Rock |
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Metronome: |
h = 72 |
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Time Signature: |
2/2 |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, The Midnight Special
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Date: |
1936 |
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Publisher: |
TRO, Inc. |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0093119_U7 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
You get us in the mornin' you hear the dingdong ring. |
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From the Album: |
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From the Book: |
The Big Book of Blues |
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From the Book: |
The Big Book of Blues |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The piano/vocal/guitar edition of “The Midnight Special” is in D major. The originally published key is G major. You can also purchase it in 6 other keys, each sold separately.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
Your purchase comes with 1 authorized print and an interactive copy you can access for life through the free Musicnotes apps. If you need a PDF, you can add one to your order at checkout.
Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the piano/vocal/guitar score for “The Midnight Special” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.
What does this piano/vocal/guitar arrangement include?
The piano/vocal/guitar arrangement of “The Midnight Special” is written for voice, piano and guitar, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
Is “The Midnight Special” available for other instruments?
Yes. “The Midnight Special” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “The Midnight Special” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 2/2, also known as cut time. Each measure contains two half-note beats.
About This Arrangement
“The Midnight Special” by Lead Belly is offered as a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement in instantly downloadable digital sheet music. The original music is by John Lomax and Alan Lomax. The arrangement spans 3 pages. It's scored in D major.
Transposition into 6 other keys is available. The tempo is medium rock, at around 72 BPM. It's written for Voice, Piano and Guitar. For vocalists, contains complete lyrics.
Its style is Folk. Musicnotes offers 31 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels. The song appears on Leadbelly - Folkways: The Original Vision.
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