Asleep - The Smiths
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C Fm7
Sing me to sleep
 
Am Fm7
Sing me to sleep
 
G G7 G6
I'm tired and I
 
Fm7
I want to go to bed
 
C Fm7
Sing me to sleep
 
Am Fm7 G
Sing me to sleep
 
G7 G6 Fm7
And then leave me alone
 
G
Don't try to wake me in the morning
 
G7 G6 Fm7 G
'Cause I will be gone
 
Don't feel bad for me
 
G7 G6 Fm7
I want you to know
 
G
Deep in the cell of my heart
 
Fm7
I will feel so glad to go
 
C Fm7
Sing me to sleep
 
Am Fm7
Sing me to sleep
 
G
I don't want to wake up
 
G7 G6 Fm7
On my own anymore
 
C Fm7
Sing to me
 
Am Fm7
Sing to me
 
G
I don't want to wake up
 
G7 G6 Fm7 G
On my own anymore
 
Don't feel bad for me
 
G7 G6 Fm7
I want you to know
 
G
Deep in the cell of my heart
 
Fm7
I really want to go
 
G Fm7
There is another world
 
G C
There is a better world
 
Fm7 Am
Well, there must be
 
Fm7 G
Well, there must be
 
C Fm7 Am Fm7 G repeated to fade
 
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Arranged for guitar by Mike Higgott, mah@dmu.ac.uk

How to play Asleep

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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.

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