Midnight Train to Georgia by Gladys Knight & the Pips

Key: Fm · 89 BPM · 4/4

Midnight Train to Georgia by Gladys Knight & the Pips is written in Ab major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-V progression — classic resolving progression (1-4-5): Db-Fm-Ab. At 89 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace. The same chords are equally correct read against Ab major's relative key, Fm — two valid ways to name the exact same notes, depending on which one the song feels like it's resolving to.

The progression

This song follows the I-IV-V progression (Classic resolving progression (1-4-5)) in Ab major. Read against its relative key, this is equivalently VI-i-III in Fm — the same chords, two valid readings. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the I-IV-V progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
Capo 1GC-Em-G
Capo 4EA-C#m-E
Capo 6DG-Bm-D

Chord chart

  • 0:01 Db
  • 0:03 Ab
  • 0:04 Bbm
  • 0:05 Absus4
  • 0:07 Db
  • 0:08 Ab
  • 0:10 Gb
  • 0:12 Db
  • 0:14 Fm
  • 0:16 Ab
  • 0:18 Db
  • 0:19 Fm
  • 0:21 Bbm
  • 0:22 Ab
  • 0:23 Db
  • 0:25 Fm
  • 0:26 Bbm
  • 0:27 Eb7
  • 0:29 Absus4
  • 0:30 Ab
  • 0:34 Db
  • 0:36 Fm
  • 0:38 Ab
  • 0:40 Db
  • 0:41 Fm
  • 0:44 Ab
  • 0:45 Db
  • 0:47 Fm
  • 0:51 Ab7
  • 0:56 Db
  • 0:57 Fm
  • 1:01 Db
  • 1:03 Fm
  • 1:07 Db
  • 1:08 Fm
  • 1:10 Bbm
  • 1:11 Eb7
  • 1:12 Ab7
  • 1:18 Db
  • 1:22 Absus4
  • 1:23 Bbm
  • 1:26 Eb7
  • 1:28 Gb
  • 1:31 Absus4
  • 1:34 Db
  • 1:36 Fm
  • 1:37 Gb
  • 1:39 Db
  • 1:41 Fm
  • 1:42 Bbm
  • 1:43 Ab
  • 1:45 Db
  • 1:46 Fm
  • 1:49 Ab
  • 1:50 Db
  • 1:52 Fm
  • 1:53 Bbm
  • 1:54 Eb7
  • 1:56 Ab
  • 2:01 Db
  • 2:02 Fm
  • 2:05 Ab
  • 2:06 Db
  • 2:08 Fm
  • 2:09 Bbm
  • 2:10 Ab
  • 2:12 Db
  • 2:13 Fm
  • 2:14 Bbm
  • 2:16 Eb7
  • 2:17 Absus4
  • 2:22 Db
  • 2:24 Fm
  • 2:28 Db
  • 2:35 Fm
  • 2:36 Bbm
  • 2:37 Eb7
  • 2:39 Ab7
  • 2:44 Db
  • 2:45 Fm
  • 2:48 Absus4
  • 2:49 Bbm
  • 2:52 Eb7
  • 2:54 Gb
  • 2:57 Absus4
  • 3:00 Db
  • 3:01 Fm
  • 3:02 Bbm
  • 3:05 Db
  • 3:12 Fm
  • 3:16 Db
  • 3:17 Fm
  • 3:19 Bbm
  • 3:20 Eb7
  • 3:21 Absus4
  • 3:27 Db
  • 3:28 Fm7
  • 3:29 Ebm7
  • 3:32 Bbm
  • 3:35 Eb7
  • 3:37 Gb
  • 3:40 Ab7
  • 3:42 Db
  • 3:44 Fm
  • 3:45 Bbm
  • 3:46 Ab
  • 3:48 Db
  • 3:49 Ab
  • 3:50 Bbm
  • 3:53 Db
  • 3:57 Absus4
  • 3:58 Db
  • 4:01 Ebm7
  • 4:04 Db
  • 4:06 Bbm7
  • 4:08 Ab
  • 4:09 Db
  • 4:11 Ab
  • 4:12 Bbm
  • 4:14 Db
  • 4:17 Ebm7
  • 4:19 Db
  • 4:21 Fm
  • 4:22 Ebm7
  • 4:25 Db
  • 4:26 Fm7
  • 4:29 Ab
  • 4:30 Db
  • 4:33 Eb7
  • 4:34 Ab
  • 4:35 Db

Frequently asked questions

What key is Midnight Train to Georgia in?

Midnight Train to Georgia is in Ab major — its chords are also equally valid read against its relative key, Fm, since the two share the same notes.

What chords does Midnight Train to Georgia use?

The core of Midnight Train to Georgia cycles through Db, Fm, Ab (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Midnight Train to Georgia?

Midnight Train to Georgia runs at 89 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Midnight Train to Georgia use?

Midnight Train to Georgia follows the I-IV-V progression. It's a classic resolving progression (1-4-5).

What capo should I use for Midnight Train to Georgia?

Capo 1 and play G major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in Ab major.

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