The Midnight Special
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About 'The Midnight Special'
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The Artist:
Traditional Music of unknown author.
Composed:
unknown
Info:
"Midnight Special" is a traditional folk song thought to have originated among prisoners in the American South. The title comes from the refrain which refers to the passenger train Midnight Special and its "ever-loving light" (sometimes "ever-living light").
Let the Midnight Special shine her light on me,
Let the Midnight Special shine her ever-loving light on me. (Traditional)
The song is historically performed in the country-blues style from the viewpoint of the prisoner and has been covered by many artists.
Let the Midnight Special shine her light on me,
Let the Midnight Special shine her ever-loving light on me. (Traditional)
The song is historically performed in the country-blues style from the viewpoint of the prisoner and has been covered by many artists.
Time Signature:
4/4 (
View more 4/4 Music)
View more 4/4 Music)Tempo Marking:
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=q e K
=q e KRange:
G3-F#5
Duration:
1:19
Score Type:
Arrangement for Guitar in standard notation and guitar tab
Score Key:
D major (Sounding Pitch) (View more D major Music for Guitar )
View more D major Music for Guitar )Number of Pages:
2
Difficulty:
Easy Level: Recommended for Beginners with some playing experience
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This piece is included in the following :
Early Blues & Rock Songs for Guitar
Pieces in 4-4 Time Signature
Guitar pieces in D major
