Big Sleep
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Capo 3
Intro: G G
G C D9
Sing low the baby 'cos we're here tonight
G C D9
Together everyone is here in sight
G Bm
The world and them, no they don't see our sky
C
But no it isn't right
G C D9
Wash all the clothes when he is here in sight
G C D9
I couldn't even be and try to hide
G Bm
You've got my baby till the day I die
C
It's so cold outside
D C Cadd9 G
Here comes the big sleep scene in my eyes
C G C G
D C Cadd9 G
Here comes the big sleep scene in my eyes
G C D9
I go away 'cos daddy wasn't feeling right
G C D9
The clouds passing by me in the moonlight
G Bm
No coming down now that I've got the time
C
Oh, I was born to fly
D C Cadd9 G
Here comes the big sleep scene in my eyes
C C7 G
(Such a love, such a love, such a love)
C C7 G
(Such a love, such a love, such a love)
D C Cadd9 G
Here comes the big sleep scene in my eyes
D C Cadd9 G
Here comes the big sleep scene in my eyes
How to play Big Sleep
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.