Five Sleepy Heads
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[(intro) ]F C G C
C G
There were five sleepy heads all tucked into their beds,
G7 C
while I sang a lullaby one got dream dust in her eye.
F C G C
There were four sleepy heads playing possum with me,
F C D G
Mr. Sandman came by and then there were three.
C G
Moonbeams play peek-a-boo, three awake became two,
G7 C
and my song was almost done when the land of Nod took one.
F C G C
Kissed the last one goodnight, then I heard not a peep,
F C G G7 C C G G7 C
there were five sleepy heads, now they're all fast asleep.
How to play Five Sleepy Heads
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.