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South City Midnight Lady chords by
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5.0 (2)
Key: G major•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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Up all night, I could not sleep
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The whiskey that I drank was cheap
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With shakin' hands, I went and I lit up
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my last cigarette
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Well, the sun came, night had fled
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And sleepy-eyed, I reached my bed
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I saw you sleepy, dreamin' there,
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all covered and warm
Chorus 1
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South city midnight lady
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I'm much obliged, indeed
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You sure have saved this man
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whose soul was in need
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I thought there was no reason
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For all these things I do
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But the smile that I sent out
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returned with you
Verse 2
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When day has left the night behind
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And shadows roll across my mind
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I sometimes find my self alone out
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Bm
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walkin' the street
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Yes, and when I'm feelin' down and blue
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Then all I do is think of you
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And all my foolish problems seem
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to fade away
Chorus 2
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South city midnight lady
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I'm much obliged, indeed
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You sure have saved this man
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whose soul was in need
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I thought there was no reason
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For all these things I do
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But the smile that I sent out
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returned with you
Solo 1
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Solo 2
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Chorus 3
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South city midnight lady
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I'm much obliged, indeed
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You sure have saved this man
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whose soul was in need
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I thought there was no reason
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For all these things I do
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Hey, but the smile that I sent out
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returned with you
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • A

  • G

  • Bm

    2

  • Em

  • F

  • Dm

  • Am

  • Bb

  • C

Capo: 5

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of South City Midnight Lady by The Doobie Brothers is G major.

The primary chords used in South City Midnight Lady are G, D, C, Em, Am, Bb.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 5 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, D, C, Em, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of South City Midnight Lady is approximately 113 beats per minute.

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