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The Middle

The Middle is a collaborative track between Zedd, Maren Morris, and Grey. It was penned by various writers including Sarah Aarons, and produced by Zedd and electronic duo Grey. The song talks about finding a common ground in a relationship. The production of the track included the careful selection of the lead voice, with Maren Morris being chosen after many trials with different artists.

Key: G

Introduction:

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Take a seat right over there, sat on the stairs
 C9                                 G                                   D 
Stay or leave, the cabinets are bare and I'm unaware
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Of just how we got into this mess, got so aggressive
   C9                                         G           D 
I know we meant all good intentions
                         C9 
So pull me closer
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Why don't you pull me close?
                                               C9 
Why don't you come on over?
                                             G  D 
I can't just let you go
     C9   G                             D                                       C9 
Oh baby, why don't you just meet me in the middle?
               Em       D                             C9 
I'm losing my mind just a little
         Em                         D                                       C9 
So why don't you just meet me in the middle?
                   G  D 
In the middle
 C9     G                         D                                   C9 
Baby, why don't you just meet me in the middle?
               Em     D                               C9 
I'm losing my mind just a little
             G                     D                                   C9 
So why don't you just meet me in the middle?
               Em  D 
In the middle
 C9             G                                   D 
Take a step back for a minute, into the kitchen
 C9 
Floors are wet
 G                                                 D 
Taps are still running, dishes are broken
 C9                                           G                               D 
How did we get into this mess? Got so aggressive
 C9                             Em                   D 
I know we meant all good intentions
                         C9 
So pull me closer
                                                 G   D 
Why don't you pull me close?
                                               C9 
Why don't you come on over?
                                             G  D 
I can't just let you go
 C9     G                         D                                   C9 
Baby, why don't you just meet me in the middle?
               Em     D                                 C9 
I'm losing my mind just a little
             G                     D                                   C9 
So why don't you just meet me in the middle?
               Em   D 
In the middle
 Am                                             C9 
Looking at you, I can't lie
                                         G 
Just pouring out admission
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Regardless my objection
 Am                                           C9 
And it's not about my pride
                                     G 
I need you on my skin
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Just come over, pull me in, just
 C9         G                                   D                             C9 
Oh, baby, why don't you just meet me in the middle
               G             D             C9 
I'm losing my mind just a little
         G                       D                         C9 
So why don't you just meet me in the middle?
                     G   D 
In the middle, no no
 C9     G                         D                                   C9 
Baby, why don't you just meet me in the middle?
               Em     D                                 C9 
I'm losing my mind just a little
             G                     D                                   C9 
So why don't you just meet me in the middle?
               Em   D 
In the middle
 C9     G                         D                                   C9 
Baby, why don't you just meet me in the middle?
               Em     D                                 C9 
I'm losing my mind just a little
             G                     D                                   C9 
So why don't you just meet me in the middle?
               Em       D 
In the middle, middle

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