A Sleepy Company
View chords used in this chart
Tune your guitar down 1/2 step to match the song
Alternatively, you can play this in standard tuning, but
this way is easier for playing open chords instead of barred.
I play the C# figure (in reality a C) like this:
Eb|-1-
Bb|-2-
Gb|-1-
Db|-3-
Ab|---
Eb|---
F#m C# F#m C#
F#m C#
Things come rushing in
F#m C#
Things come rushing out
F#m C#
When you're in a dream
F#m C#
If you're in a dream
F#m E D C#
You're just a sleepy company, well that's alright
F#m E D C#
You're just a sleepy company, well that's alright
B A B
I'm picking up the remnants of another lost Sunday
A B A
Dig a hole in the cracks of the logic transistors
D E B
Dig a hole and listen for the history
D E B
Dig a hole and listen for the history
F#m C# x6
F#m E D C#
You're just a sleepy company, well that's alright
F#m E D C#
You're just a sleepy company, well that's alright
F#m
F#m E D C#
You're just a sleepy company, well that's alright
F#m E D C#
You're just a sleepy company, well that's alright
How to play A Sleepy Company
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.