I'm Only Sleeping
View chords used in this chart
Bm Em D G D F#7
D#m G#m F# B F# A#7
When I wake up early in the morning/lift my head I'm still yawning
(you get the idea...)
D#m G#m F# B F# B G#m
When I'm in the middle of a dream/Stay in bed Float upstream
F# G#m A#m G#m
Please don't wake me/no don't shake me/leave me where I am
F#maj7 G#m (little bass thing G# / B / D# / B somewhere)
I'm only sleeping...
(bridge part, after verses 2 and 3 I believe...)
C#m7 D#7 G#m
Keeping an eye on the world going by my window, taking my time
2. Everybody seems to think I'm lazy/I don't mind/I think they're crazy
Running everywhere at such a speed/'til they find/There's no need
Please don't spoil my day/I'm miles away/and after all
I'm only sleeping...
3. Lying there and staring at the ceiling/Waiting for/a sleepy feeling
Please don't spoil my day/I'm miles away/And after all
I'm only sleeping...
------------------------------------------------
RIFF 1: RIFF 2:
E|--------- ----------2---------
B|--------- ----------3---------
G|--------- ----------4-------4-
D|---0-4-0- ---0-4-0--4---0-4---
A|-2------- -2--------2-2-------
E|--------- ----------2---------
----------------- Acordes -----------------
A#7 = X 1 3 1 3 1
A#m = X 1 3 3 2 1
B = X 2 4 4 4 2
Bm = X 2 4 4 3 2
C#m7 = X 4 6 4 5 4
D = X X 0 2 3 2
D#7 = X 6 5 6 4 X
D#m = X X 1 3 4 2
Em = 0 2 2 0 0 0
F# = 2 4 4 3 2 2
F#7 = 2 4 2 3 2 2
G = 3 2 0 0 0 3
G#m = 4 6 6 4 4 4
How to play I'm Only Sleeping
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 Bm. 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.