Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A man after midnight) ABBA guitar cover by Phil McGarrick. FREE BT & TABS

philmcgarrick.co.uk
"Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)" is a song by Swedish band ABBA. It was recorded in August 1979 in order to help promote their North American and European tour of that year, and was released on ABBA's Greatest Hits Vol. 2 album as the brand new track.
My Guitar cover was played on my Alan Brason Custom Stratocaster fitted with Kinman FV-HMS pickups on Bridge position through an Alesis Quadraverb Q2 echo unit with EFTP Echoes from the past patch 0-36 . Sound recorded in Cubase SX 6.
I made Tabs out of my arrangement which are free to download from my website along with the Free Backing Track. philmcgarrick.co.uk/dbo_links...
The Cubase sound edited with the three 4K video takes in Sony Vegas Pro 14.
ABBA instrumentals Playlist :- • ABBA Instrumental covers
Lyrics
Half past twelve
Watchin' the late show
In my flat all alone
How I hate to spend the evening on my own
Autumn winds blowin' outside the window
As I look around the room
And it makes me so depressed to see the gloom
There's not a soul out there
No one to hear my prayer
Gimme, gimme, gimme a man after midnight
Won't somebody help me
Chase the shadows away
Gimme, gimme, gimme a man after midnight
Take me through the darkness
To the break of the day
Movie stars
On end of the rainbow
With a fortune to win
It's so different from the world I'm living in
Tired of TV
I open the window
And I gaze into the night
But there's nothing there to see no one in sight
There's not a soul out there
No one to hear my prayer
Gimme, gimme, gimme a man after midnight
Won't somebody help me
Chase the shadows away
Gimme, gimme, gimme a man after midnight
Take me through the darkness
To the break of the day
Gimme, gimme, gimme a man after midnight
Gimme, gimme, gimme a man after midnight
There's not a soul out there
No one to hear my prayer
Gimme, gimme, gimme a man after midnight
Won't somebody help me
Chase the shadows away
Gimme, gimme, gimme a man after midnight
Take me through the darkness
To the break of the day
Gimme, gimme, gimme a man after midnight
Won't somebody help me
Chase the shadows away
Gimme, gimme, gimme a man after midnight
Take me through the darkness
To the break of the day

[@wilczek1707]

Wow its very beutyful pls play more abba songs your'a fantastic guitarist. Sorry for my languegue

[@random275]

You Language is fine I can understand you OK. I've done 19 ABBA covers - here is the playlist th-cam.com/play/PLvhFslBIpUKWl5J8TjNAjFTFJmgw9iLjD.html But I will do more in time.. So glad you liked it.. Cheers Phil

[@Rektumresizer]

Languegue makes me happy

[@BloodDrain1221]

Grandpa killed it !

[@rodilritaga3138]

Wow.... So beautiful!!

[@random275]

Thanks Rodil ! ATB Phil

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

A lovely ABBA song Phil,
Super playing and a great arrangement.
A great backing track too allowing you to play what is normally in the backing.
I enjoyed it. I only have one more ABBA in my burst of ABBA songs! Ha ha
Take care and keep safe
Dave

[@random275]

Thanks very much Dave I'm very pleased you liked it. I got an instant copyright claim possibly for using an Abba recording minus their voices for the backing :-( but luckily no strike. Needless to say it's Ineligible Lol All the best Phil

[@adilsonrocha4970]

🙌

[@paulvanramshorst3646]

With that guitar, that tone, and that vibrato, you must have been taught by the great Hank Marvin himself! Great job!

[@random275]

Ha Ha - Yes highly influenced by Hank since I was 13.. All the best.. Phil

[@wolfofspades]

gave it a more western vibe! I love it a lot

[@random275]

Many thanks ! Now I listen to it I see what you mean ! All the best Phil

[@eeedaaas8515]

it's so beautiful imma cry

[@random275]

Thank you Eda !! Cheers Phil

[@sinphaomei1341]

Old is gold... Still shine in guitar....

[@enriquelatorre2159]

Fantastic

[@bennyjoseph7888]

Fantastic.....!

[@lenahatley2046]

You gotta love ABBA. 💃🏽

[@random275]

Glad you like them to Lena ! Thanks for commenting.. Phil

[@leolopez6102]

Espectacular 🙌🏻

[@BullHillSounds]

Pleasant instrumental version of the Abba song. Excellent cover.

[@random275]

Thanks very much ! I'm glad you liked it.. Phil

[@adenlarance2903]

Abba is my favorite band of all time

[@Lily-ts2cm]

wow amazing

[@xellakov]

Incredible!

[@LucaaaaasFerreira]

WOW... This is so amazing

[@stevenbrownlie2095]

Superb arrangement Phil. Thank you.

[@liv_eltonj4446]

Amazing !!

[@random275]

Thank you very much ! Cheers Phil

[@azzalisa13]

THIS IS SO COOOL

[@anonymousnarwhal8003]

AMAZING

[@graceolims2297]

Love this song.

[@random275]

Many thanks Grace ! Cheers Phil

[@kahunawife1]

Fantastic, kind sir!, And that smile at the end just made my day! You are a true inspiration! Thank you! 🌹

[@random275]

Thanks for the great comment ! Much appreciated.. Phil

[@4AM-0]

Love it!

[@random275]

Thanks very much !! Cheers Phil

[@Francisca1597]

Wow great Song!!

[@random275]

Thank you Francisca ! Cheers Phil

[@seanpage2459]

What a fantastic guitarist 👍👍👍👍

[@random275]

Thanks again Sean ! All the best.. Phil

[@seanpage2459]

@@random275 thanks Phil
Your awesome my favourite gitarist is mark knophler

[@brucemitch928]

Just. Spot on Phil, been out all day, actually working, breaking sweat, so nice to relax in an evening to your lovely rendition. Thank you mate 👍

[@random275]

Thank you Mitch - I've done a lot of physical work this week while the weather was good - just about found enough time to get another song recorded and very pleased you liked it.. Cheers Phil

[@sanjuktasengupta6692]

What perfection,thanks

[@random275]

Thanks very much Sanjukta ! Cheers Phil

[@gemmadoolan6279]

Hell yeah Phil

[@bernardbigorgne2535]

Excellent "Gimme!Gimme!Gimmé" - ABBA Guitar Cover PHIL very nice interpretation my friend.
First class playing & Sound.
I wish you a pleasant weekend.
All the best / Bernard.

[@random275]

Thanks very much Bernard ! Appreciate your comments.. Cheers Phil

[@melaniekotze9081]

Just beautiful. Thank you

[@random275]

Thanks a lot Melanie ! All the best.. Phil

[@Aakashputtur]

Love you grandpa you are awesome
Respect from india🙏🇮🇳

[@random275]

Thanks very much Aakash !! All the best Phil

[@aliciaedwards2628]

What a great arrangement!

[@random275]

Glad you liked it Alice :-) Cheers Phil

[@georgejenkinson5612]

Stunning Phil, as usual, well done.

[@random275]

Glad you liked it George ! Have a great Sunday.. Cheers Phil

[@oniromancie9162]

I love it

[@random275]

Thank you very much ! Phil

[@piano_man]

Fantastic guitarist, enjoyed this Phil thanks for sharing

[@random275]

Glad you liked it Piano Man ! I did your song back in August ! th-cam.com/video/sd5UR6MdCdI/w-d-xo.html Cheers Phil

[@Dat_red_subie]

Amazing! Love the focus

[@random275]

Thanks so much Carson 🙂Cheers Phil

[@BorysPolevoj2]

Awesome

[@random275]

Thanks a lot Peter ! Cheers Phil

[@brianbowley6934]

Another brilliant instrumental of an ABBA song Phil.

[@random275]

Thanks a lot Brian ! Very glad you liked it.. All the best.. Phil

[@derekantill3721]

Beautiful guitar sound, a pleasure to listen to. Thanks Phil. 👍

[@random275]

Many thanks Derek ! All the best Phil

[@notpyounos7214]

WOOOOWWW!

[@random275]

Thank you very much ! Phil

[@camylok4186]

So Beautiful !love you!!

[@random275]

Thank you so much Camy ! 😍

[@thomasvanwely]

Oh my this was amazing!
Thank you for uploading this rendition!

[@random275]

Thanks for your good comments Thomas.. All the best Phil

[@MacLarens]

Amazing

[@random275]

Thanks Taun t !! Cheers Phil

[@deathiseasy4421]

yoooo phil is going at ittt !!!!!

[@ruthtorres2945]

Inspiração para o começo de semana!!!👏👏👏

[@random275]

Muito obrigado pelo seu ótimo comentário! Saúde Phil

[@eduardosuarez4239]

PHIL UN TEMA DE MI JUVENTUD, GRACIAS POR RECORDAR ESOS TIEMPOS DE ABBA....

[@random275]

Hola Eduardo - me alegro de que sea el que me trae recuerdos y gracias por los buenos comentarios .. Saludos Phil

[@LouiseSteelMusicSite]

An excellent guitar performance of this awesome ABBA song, Phil! Always enjoy listening to ABBA's song and am looking forward to their new material when it gets released! 🤗

[@random275]

Thanks Louise ! Yes I'd forgotten that they are making new material. Very glad you liked this one. All the best Phil

[@ericxmetal71]

Inspiration

[@random275]

Thanks Eric !! Cheers Phil

[@blood-pearl]

Thats guitar sounds incredible!

[@random275]

Thank you so much ! Phil

[@iluxman]

Awesome! I love it. Thanks for share.

[@random275]

Thanks very much ! Glad you liked it.. Cheers Phil

[@KPMCV]

Just what I needed to listen to today Phil, something upbeat and nostalgic. Thank you for the music, brilliant as always. Best wishes John.

[@random275]

"Thank you for the music" now there's an idea for a cover.. Ooops done that one . Lol So glad you liked it John and appreciate your good comments.. All the best.. Phil

[@AlexanderGuevara6677]

de la ptmre el mejor cover que he visto!!

[@rolandpereira4860]

I have seen alot of covers of Gimme Gimme but this is the best one period 💯

[@random275]

Many thanks Roland ! So glad you liked it.. All the best Phil

[@Mcqlfc]

Excellent mate. Such a great Hank tone.

[@deiseclemente817]

Very good Phil thank you 💟

[@random275]

Thanks Deise ! glad you liked it.. All the best.. Phil

[@DLANIGER]

Dad you are simply awesome 🙏😘lots of love

[@random275]

Ha Ha ! Thank you very much Phil

[@aryasliva5981]

As always, beautiful rendtion of this fine song 😉

[@random275]

Thank you so much Aria ! All the best Phil

[@Kerata_Kid]

great..!!

[@nataliapodolko-gusak4836]

Супер! Очень понравилось исполнение! Замечательно! Сразу напоминает о двух песнях - ABBA (Jimme, Jimme, Jimme) и переход в песне, которую исполняет Madonna (Hung up). Фил, большое спасибо!!! Здоровья, удачи и благополучия во всём!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍❤

[@random275]

Спасибо большое, Наталья! Я так рада, что тебе понравилось, и это вызвало хорошие воспоминания .. Всего наилучшего, Фил

[@mowglieneil]

Great Cover lovely key changes love it

[@random275]

Glad you liked it Neil ! All the best.. Phil

[@lourivalluizdasilva2909]

Parabéns Mestre Phil!!! Mais uma vez, nos dando a honra de ouvir seus solos, na guitarra show show show.

[@random275]

Obrigado pelo ótimo comentário que aprecio muito. Saúde Phil

[@brosa2813]

Abba. Muy linda interpretacion.
Gracias amigo por compartir...Bendicion a su vida🙏

[@random275]

¡Gracias por el gran comentario B Rosa! Me alegro de que te haya gustado .. Saludos Phil

[@tmrariagkmjs6408]

Woooow!!! Es usted increíble!!! 😍

[@random275]

Thanks very much Tmraria ! All the best.. Phil

[@petereverest5450]

Another great ABBA cover Phil, great sound, awesome upload, cheers Pete

[@random275]

Many thanks Pete ! Very pleased you liked this one.. All the best Phil

[@franzGJ]

Great, what a feeling!😊👍

[@random275]

Thank you very much Franz ! Cheers Phil

[@sebastianweise5832]

Amazing playing! So smooth and clean!! Also production is really great that picking hand looks that it played jazz for years!

[@random275]

Thanks for the great comments Sebastian ! very much appreciated.. Phil

[@nourmartinez5083]

Loving your stuff Phil!

[@random275]

I appreciate that Nour ! Thank you Phil

[@chrishampton1981]

Hi Phil!
An absolutely awesome cover of one of my favourite ABBA songs, always loved the energy of it plus that lead up to the chorus which is brilliant. Really loved this instrumental version you've done. Great playing and excellent sound with a very good BT. Was brilliant to listen to this one this evening. Looking forward to hearing more soon as it's always a joy to hear you play
Best Wishes
Chris

[@random275]

Thanks for those great comments Chris ! I'm glad it's one of your favourite Abba songs - Must admit I'm running out of the best known ones - may have to try a few of the lesser known ones ! Lol. So pleased you liked it... All the best.. Phil

[@davidplaysyourfavoritesong]

You can't go wrong with ABBA.
Great performance and sound.
Greetings,
David

[@random275]

Thanks David - I agree they are so well written I always enjoy playing them. Appreciate your comments. Cheers Phil

[@edwill62]

awesome rendition Phil

[@random275]

Thanks a lot Ed ! very pleased you liked it... Cheers Phil

[@Revi_Jeremie]

What a nice rendition!

[@random275]

Thanks very much Revi ! All the best Phil

[@carlosqueiros100]

Phil u r simple the best.
Take care

[@random275]

Thank you Carlos ! yoiu are very kind.. Cheers Phil

[@walterbridenne6374]

J'adore, c'est une superbe reprise. Bravo

[@random275]

Merci beaucoup Walter! Tout le meilleur Phil

[@angelosuv1]

Sempre il migliore, complimenti, un saluto Angelo.

[@random275]

Grazie Angelo! Tutto il meglio Phil

[@865misty]

thank you ever so much for such brilliant tabs so I can play along with you! ❤️

[@random275]

That's great to hear Misty I'm so pleased they come in useful ! All the best.. Phil

[@jimgardiner3476]

You sure rock on this one Phil, great stuff!

[@random275]

Many thanks Jim ! glad you liked it :-) All the best Phil

[@victorfarthing4516]

Nice one Phil! Love it.

[@random275]

Thanks a lot Victor ! Cheers Phil

[@ihor_9499]

Nice job💪

[@joaodonizetiredondo108]

Linda música parabéns Phil

[@random275]

Many thanks Joao ! Cheers Phil

[@cordelldavidson7246]

I’m stunned Phil, thanks for that. It’s been one of my favourites of theirs for years, watching from Canada,
Cordell

[@random275]

Thanks very much Cordell ! so pleased you liked it.. All the best Phil

[@charlietran4506]

Very Good Job , My Guitarist . Thank-You .

[@random275]

Thank you very much Charlie ! Cheers Phil

[@pascaljurgawczynski5147]

superbe

[@random275]

Thanks a lot Pascal ! ATB Phil

[@aileenpoh7204]

Wow, nice one and wonderful Phil love to listen . Thanks for sharing. Have a nice day, Stay safe and take care 👍💖 Cheers.

[@random275]

Thanks Aileen ! Always good to hear from you and glad you like this one.. All the best Phil

[@arnaldobrunen6088]

Hermoso y alegre tema,Gracias Phil!! .Saludos.

[@random275]

Muchas gracias Arnaldo Me alegro que te haya gustado .. Saludos Phil

[@kevlec1947]

ABBA fan from way back when. Great cover Phil. Stay safe.

[@random275]

Me too Kev ! glad you liked this one.. Cheers Phil

[@ankit91195]

You are so amazing guitar player, you can play any song with the feel !

[@napoleonvasquez1292]

CLARO QUE SI MELODIAS DEL RECUERDO FELICIDADES MI APRECIADO PHIL LINDA COMPOSICION

[@random275]

¡Muchas gracias por tu gran comentario! Todo lo mejor Phil

[@MandLMusic]

What a song choice - great guitar playing ✌🎸

[@random275]

Thanks for your great comment ! Cheers Phil

[@nourskean1039]

A truly wonderful cover, my friend !!👏👍449... Thank You very much for sharing !😘
Wish You a lovely end of the week !🌟... and please, stay safe and healthy !😷🙏
Many kind greetings🌷
Arlette

[@random275]

Thank you so much Arlette for your great comments ! Very much appreciated.. Cheers Phil

[@achrafblade]

Cool👍👌🎶🎶

[@pingmercury0126]

This is Amazing.😍

[@random275]

Thank you so much Seth ! Cheers Phil

[@timcapri9873]

Great

[@random275]

Thank you ! Phil

[@mathewcaylor1876]

Phernoamal its so Breathtaking I am lost for words you are super talented and you are super magical you music is Awesome

[@random275]

Wow thanks for such a great comment Matthew ! very much appreciated.. Phil

[@carl2235]

Thanks for inspiring me to learn the guitar,

[@random275]

Good for you Carl !! it's with you all your life and always fun whatever stage you're at. Cheers Phil

[@eliskasturmova1066]

That guitar sounds really beautiful.👍

[@random275]

Thanks very much eliskastur ! Cheers Phil

[@juliogoes2577]

Very very nice

[@random275]

Many thanks Julio... Cheers Phil

[@alanpeters]

Superb performance of a great Abba cover Phil.....Faultless playing my friend......All the best Alan

[@random275]

Thanks a lot Alan ! I'm very pleased you liked it :-) All the best.. Phil

[@denislarratt118]

Вы красавчик!!!

[@random275]

Вау, это впервые для меня. Lol Спасибо большое, Фил

[@JerRADIOstatic]

Love your style! And your strat!

[@random275]

Thanks very much Jeremy !! Cheers Phil