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Chris Stapleton - Midnight Train To Memphis Ukulele Chords

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ChordsA, Em, G, Bm, D, Am, C
Strumming↓-↓↓↑

Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to D,G keys to play this song with easier chords.

AEmEmAEmGEmABmGEmAEmG
EmOh!AEmG
Well,Emjudgelookeddown,gavemefortydaysEmA
EmInsteadofthefinethatIcouldnotpayEmA
EmSaid“Walkright,you’llsoonbehomeEmA
EmCrosstheline,you’llbeonyourEmown”A
FortyDdaysofshotgunsandbarbedwirefencesEmAEmA
FortyBmnightstositandlistenAtothemidnighttraintoEmMemphisAEmG
EmAEmDAmEmAEmEmAEm
EmWellnow,whistleblowswhenthesuncomesEmupA
EmHeadtofloor,keepyourbigmouthEmshutA
EmEatyourbreakfastontheEmgroundA
EmWorklikehelltillthesungoesEmdownA
FortyDdaysofshotgunsandbarbedwirefencesEmAEmA
FortyBmnightstositandlistenAtothemidnighttraintoEmMemphisAEmG
EmAEmBmEmAmEmGCEmAm
EmWellnow,thenforthejury,tenfortheEmjudgeA
EmTwentymoretoDforgetmyEmgrudgeA
EmWhenIgettoEmthirty-nineA
EmThat’sthelongestdayinaprisoner’sEmmindA
FortyDdaysofshotgunsandbarbedwirefencesEmAEmA
FortyBmnightstositandlistenAtothemidnighttraintoEmMemphisAEmG
GMidnighttraintoEmMemphis,AmidnightEmtraintoEmMemphisAEm
EmOh,MidnighttraintoEmMemphisA
EmAGEm
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ArtistChris Stapleton
AlbumFrom a Room: Volume 2
GenresCountry, Country Rock, Rock
Year2017
KeyA
DifficultyIntermediate

How to play Midnight Train To Memphis on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

Chris Stapleton - Midnight Train To Memphis on ukulele requires 7 chords and 12 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

Midnight Train To Memphis uses these transitions most often: Em → A (33), A → Em (29), and G → Em (8). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with A - Em chord transition.

1. A → Em chord transition

Ukulele A chord diagram Fingering: 2-1-0-0Ukulele A chord diagram
Ukulele Em chord diagram Fingering: 0-4-3-2Ukulele Em chord diagram

Here's how to move from A to Em:

  1. Lift your index finger from C string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  3. Place ring finger on C string fret 4.

This transition appears in the section, played 29 times.

A to Em

2. Em → G chord transition

Ukulele Em chord diagram Fingering: 0-4-3-2Ukulele Em chord diagram
Ukulele G chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-3-2Ukulele G chord diagram

Here's how to move from Em to G:

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to A string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from C string fret 4 and place it on E string fret 3.

This transition appears in the section, played 7 times.

Em to G

3. A → Bm chord transition

Ukulele A chord diagram Fingering: 2-1-0-0Ukulele A chord diagram
Ukulele Bm chord diagram Fingering: 4-2-2-2 Barre at fret 2.Ukulele Bm chord diagram

Here's how to move from A to Bm:

  1. While playing A, lift your middle finger from G string fret 2.
  2. Slide your index finger on C string from fret 1 to fret 2.
  3. Place ring finger on G string fret 4.

This transition appears in the section, played 4 times.

A to Bm

4. Bm → G chord transition

Ukulele Bm chord diagram Fingering: 4-2-2-2 Barre at fret 2.Ukulele Bm chord diagram
Ukulele G chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-3-2Ukulele G chord diagram

Here's how to move from Bm to G:

  1. Keep index finger on C string fret 2.
  2. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 4 and place it on E string fret 3.
  3. Place middle finger on A string fret 2.

This transition appears in the section.

Bm to G

5. A → D chord transition

Switching from A to D:

  1. Lift your index finger from C string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to C string fret 2.
  3. Place ring finger on E string fret 2.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 3 times.

6. D → Em chord transition

Here's how to move from D to Em:

  1. Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from C string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 4.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 4 times.

7. D → Am chord transition

Switching from D to Am:

  1. While playing D, first lift your index finger and ring finger.
  2. Lift your middle finger from C string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the section.

8. Am → Em chord transition

To move from Am to Em:

  1. Lift your middle finger from G string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.
  2. Place index finger on A string fret 2.
  3. Place ring finger on C string fret 4.

This transition appears in the section, played 3 times.

9. Em → Bm chord transition

Switching from Em to Bm:

  1. While playing Em, lift your middle finger from E string fret 3.
  2. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on C string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger from C string fret 4 to G string fret 4.

This transition appears in the section.

10. G → C chord transition

To move from G to C:

  1. While playing G, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
  2. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.

This transition appears in the section.

11. C → Em chord transition

Switching from C to Em:

  1. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on C string fret 4.
  2. Place index finger on A string fret 2.
  3. Place middle finger on E string fret 3.

This transition appears in the section.

12. A → G chord transition

Switching from A to G:

  1. Slide your index finger on C string from fret 1 to fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to A string fret 2.
  3. Place ring finger on E string fret 3.

This transition appears in the chorus.

Midnight Train To Memphis chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Midnight Train To Memphis.

  • Midnight Train To Memphis includes 105 chord transitions, 12 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.03% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • Midnight Train To Memphis contains 4 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how Midnight Train To Memphis connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After Em, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (27%), G (18%), and D (18%).
    • Em → G: 18%
    • Em → D: 18%
    After A, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are D (29%), G (13%), and E (12%).
    • A → D: 29%
    • A → G: 13%
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