Kid Rock — Midnight Train To Memphis Chords
Midnight Train To Memphis by Kid Rock Tune down 1/2 step, EbAbDbGbBbeb Verse 1: [D] I was hiding from the sun once again, [D] I was running from the time my friend, I've [A] lost another war. So, I [G] poured one more, and went home drunk [D] again. [D] She was up when the key hit the lock, [D] and the clock looked at me just like the [A] devil in disguise. I saw it [G] in her eyes— she'd be gone before the [D]evenin'. Refrain: [G] So, I poured another strong one and chopped a line from here to [D] Texas. [G] Cause I've lost another good one — she's on the midnight train to [D] Memphis. Verse 2: [D] With a brand new start, [D] I swore I'd love from the heart, I meant to [A] change my ways. But I've seen [G] better days, than the one's that's here this [D] mornin'. [D] With a wife and kids at home [D] with a job some where on some [A] assembly line. I wish [G] I had that life— I bet you wish you had [D] mine. Refrain: [G] So, let's pour another tall one and chop a line from here to [D] Texas. [G] Cause I've lost another good one— she's on the midnight train to [D] Memphis [Spoken part — rap part — solo — omitted for space purposes] [Last verse — guitar with moderate distortion] Verse 3: [D] With an old suitcase, [D] I swear I'll leave this place I'll get you [A] back in time Can't drink you [G] off my mind. So, I'll see you when I'm [D] sober. Refrain: [G] I been looking for some reasons, but I ain't found one down in [D] Texas I been [G] changing with the seasons, Walkin' a new line back to [C] [A#] [G] Memphis. (Not 100% sure of ending — make up your own if you don't like the walkdown — it'll probably be right & sound better anyway...)