Goodnight Laura
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Intro:
G
G G/F# A4/9 G
G G/F# A4/9 G Em
G G/F# A4/9 G
G G/F# A4/9 G Em
G G/F# A4/9 G
Goodnight Laura, don't you know
G G/F# A4/9 G Em
Your bed awaits and now it's time for sleeping?
G G/F# A4/9 G
Goodnight Laura, close your eyes
G G/F# A4/9 G
You words are meant to stop at night
G G/F# Em
You know they're not for keeping
Am Am/G D/F#
If you want to fall asleep be very still
Am Am/G
And you close your eyes, and slow yourself
D/F# Em D
And let the worry leave you, and let go if it all
C
just for this evening
G C G C
Alright
G C G C
Alright
G G/F# A4/9 G
G G/F# A4/9 G Em
G G/F# A4/9 G
G G/F# A4/9 G Em
Am Am/G D/F#
You can fall asleep by being very still
Am Am/G
As you let your breath slow down
D/F# Em D
And when you think your thoughts be sure that they are sweet ones
C
They are sweet ones
G C G C
Don't you know, Laura, you're alright?
G C G C G
You're alright
How to play Goodnight Laura
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 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.