Key: D
Introduction:
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It begins to tell 'round midnight, 'round midnight
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I do pretty well 'til after sundown
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Supper time, I'm feelin' sad
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But it really gets bad 'round midnight
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Mem'ries always start 'round midnight, 'round midnight
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Haven't got the heart to stand those mem'ries
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When my heart is still with you,
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And old midnight knows it too
Bridge
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When some quarrel we've had needs mending
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Does that mean that our love is ending
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Darling, I need you, lately I find
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You're out of my arms and I'm out of my mind
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Let our love take wing some midnight, 'round midnight
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Let the angels sing for your returning
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Let our love be safe and sound
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When old midnight comes around
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