R&B · 1973 · beginner

Midnight Train to Georgia

by Gladys Knight
Key of C beginner 4 chords

Roman Numeral Analysis

IIVV7vi
CFG7Em
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BPM 100
Key
C
Chords
4
Genre
R&B
Year
1973

Midnight Train to Georgia Chord Progression Breakdown

Midnight Train to Georgia (1973) is a beginner r&b song that uses the progression I – IV – V7 – vi (C, F, G7, Em in C).

Analysis

  • I (C) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • IV (F) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
  • V7 (G7) \u2014 Seventh chord, adds color
  • vi (Em) \u2014 Minor chord, darker emotional quality

Tags

rnb1970ssoul

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What is the chord progression for Midnight Train to Georgia?

Midnight Train to Georgia by Gladys Knight uses the chords C, F, G7, Em in the key of C.

The Roman numeral analysis is I – IV – V7 – vi.

What key is Midnight Train to Georgia in?

Midnight Train to Georgia by Gladys Knight is in the key of C.

The primary chords are C, F, G7.

Is Midnight Train to Georgia beginner-friendly?

Yes! Midnight Train to Georgia is rated beginner.

It uses 4 chords with simple transitions.

What genre is Midnight Train to Georgia?

Midnight Train to Georgia is a r&b song from 1973.

Its progression reflects the harmonic conventions of r&b music.

Can I transpose Midnight Train to Georgia to another key?

Yes! Click the transpose buttons on the detail page to shift all chords up or down by semitone while preserving the same Roman numeral relationships.