I Lie Awake Every Night
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verse 1
Am
Have you come here to save me?
G
Have you come here to waste my time again?
Am
Ask me too many questions
G
Ask me too many questions I can't stand
Am
They come out of nowhere
G
Put my head through a window instead of talking
Em
Have you come here to save me?
F
Have you come here to waste my time again?
[Refrão]Dm F
You'll never learn
Am G Em F
You'll never learn how much I want to burn
Dm F G
I want to burn
verse 2
Am
Ever since I've been able
G
Ever since there've been weeds growing in my mind
Am
Like a scent for the weekend
G
A descent into weakness defined
Am
I'd stop the clock - but there's some things I can't control
G Em
Full moon stop porcelain against the wall
F
'gainst the wall
[Refrão]Dm F
You'll never learn
Am G Em F
You'll never learn how much I want to burn
Am G
I want to burn
Dm F
And you'll never know
Am G Em F
You'll never know how much I want to go
Am G
I want to go
Bridge
F G#5
I stare right into the dark
Am Am G
Thinking of ways to remind myself
F G#5
I saw a current appear
Am Am G
I saw a current of fear inside you
F G#5
I stare right into the dark
Am Am G
Thinking of ways to remind myself that
F G#5
It's all a current up here
Am Am G
I saw a current of fear inside
Hook
Am
That's the way I like it
N.C.
I like it
N.C.
I like holding you
Am
And that's the way I like it
N.C.
I like it
N.C.
I like holding you
How to play I Lie Awake Every Night
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.