Bones Sleep
View chords used in this chart
Tuning: C F B E G C (-3)
Optional: You can tune half step down and not use capo (-1)
I play the D like a C-shape with fingers on the 5th, 4th and 3rd fret.
I have also added an optional outro that I made.
If you want to see and hear how I play/sing it:
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCVMIEAwWyk
Intro
G
[Verso 1]
G
Tell me what you're needing
G
I'll be here
G
Feet and shoulders bleeding
Em D
I'll be around
[Verso 2]
G
Hell over myself
G
Trade my health
G
Stealing from the top shelf
Em D
Love the sound
[Refrão]
C
I said that I loved you
D
And I told you I meant it
Em G
'Cause I know your heart is something worth saving
C D
I'll hold you on the edge, falling off of my seat
Em G
If you hold me like a dove that lost its feet
D
And I'll be there, I'll hold you if you let me
G
'Til our bones sleep
[Verso 3]
G
I'll tell you what I'm feeling
G
Lovers spinning
G
Sundays in the kitchen
Em D
I'm breathing out
[Ponte]
G
Oh God, when I dream
G
I'm losing all my teeth
Em D
Waking up, looking in your eyes
I hear what you told me
[Refrão]
C
I said that I loved you
D
And I told you I meant it
Em G
'Cause I know your heart is something worth saving
C D
I'll hold you on the edge, falling off of my seat
Em G
If you hold me like a dove that lost its feet
[Refrão]
C
I said that I loved you
D
And I told you I meant it
Em G
'Cause I know your heart is something worth saving
C D
I'll hold you on the edge, falling off of my seat
Em G
If you hold me like a dove that lost its feet
D
And I'll be there, I'll hold you if you let me
G
'Til our bones sleep
Outro
Em
'Til we can't breathe
'Til our bones sleep
D
Just you and me
G
'Til our bones sleep
How to play Bones Sleep
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.