I'm Only Sleeping
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(DROP Eb Tuning)
Em Am G C G B7
When I wake up early in the morning, lift my head I'm still yawning.
Em Am G C G C
When I'm in the middle of a dream, stay in bed float upstream.
G Am Bm Am
Please don't wake me no don't shake me leave me where I am
Em
I'm only sleeping
Em Am G C G B7
Everybody seems to think I'm lazy, I don't mind I think they're crazy
Em Am G C G C
Running everywhere at such a speed 'til they find there's no need
G Am Bm Am
Please don't spoil my day I'm miles away and after all
Em
I'm only sleeping
Dm E E7 Am Am7/G
Keeping an eye on the world going by my window,
F
Taking my time
Em Am G C G B7
Lying there and staring at the ceiling, waiting for a sleepy feeling
(backwards guitar solo)
Em Am G C G C
G Am Bm Am
Please don't spoil my day I'm miles away and after all
Em (riff 2) Em
I'm only sleeping (yawn)
Dm E E7 Am Am7/G
Keeping an eye on the world going by my window,
F
Taking my time
Em Am G C G B7
When I wake up early in the morning, lift my head I'm still yawning.
Em Am G C G C
When I'm in the middle of a dream, stay in bed float upstream.
G Am Bm Am
Please don't wake me no don't shake me leave me where I am
Em
I'm only sleeping
How to play I'm Only Sleeping
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Eb. 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.