I'm Only Sleeping
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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, and float up stream (float up stream)
Refrão:
G Am Bm Am
Please don't wake me, no don't shake me, leave me where I am
Cmaj7/G
I'm only sleeping
Verso:
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 ( there's no need )
Refrão:
G Am Bm Am
Please don't spoil my day, I'm miles away, and after all
Cmaj7/G
I'm only sleeping
Ponte:
Dm7 E E7 Am Am7 Am F
Keeping an eye on the world going by my window, taking my time
E Am G C G B7
Lying there and staring at the ceiling, Waiting for a sleepy feeling
Refrão:
G Am Bm Am
Please don't spoil my day, I'm miles away, and after all
Cmaj7/G
I'm only sleeping
Ponte:
Dm7 E E7 Am Am7 Am F
Keeping an eye on the world going by my window, taking my time
E 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, I stay in bed, and float upstream (there's no need)
Refrão:
G Am Bm Am
Please don't wake me, no don't shake me, leave me where I am
Cmaj7/G
I'm only sleeping.
----------------- Acordes -----------------
Am = X 0 2 2 1 0
Am7 = X 0 2 0 1 0
B7 = X 2 1 2 0 2
Bm = X 2 4 4 3 2
C = X 3 2 0 1 0
Cmaj7/G = 3 X 2 4 1 X
Dm7 = X 5 7 5 6 5
E = 0 2 2 1 0 0
E7 = 0 2 2 1 3 0
Em = 0 2 2 0 0 0
F = 1 3 3 2 1 1
G = 3 2 0 0 0 3
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 Em. 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.