I Should Be Sleeping
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Eb Ab Fm Bb (x2)
INTRO
Eb Ab
I never knew there were such great movies,
Fm Bb
On TV at 3am.
Eb Ab
I never guessed at midnight Tuesday,
Fm Bb
I could have pizza ordered in.
Db Ab
I've never been a real night owl,
Db Ab
But these days I'm all turned 'round.
Db Ab Bb
There's only one thing I'm sure of right now.
Eb Ab
I should be sleeping, instead of keeping
Fm Bb
These late hours I've been keeping.
Eb Ab Fm Bb
I've been pacing and retracing every step of every move.
Eb Ab
And even though I'm feeling so right,
Fm Bb Ab
I'm so happy, still I know I should be sleeping,
Bb Eb Ab Fm Bb
Instead of dreaming about you.
Eb Ab
I never knew that I was funny,
Fm Bb
Until I went and made you laugh.
Eb Ab
Never liked a girl to call me honey,
Fm Bb
But you did, and I liked that.
Db Ab
I keep thinking about your smile,
Db Ab
Trying to read between the lines.
Db Ab Bb
It looks like I'll be up for a while.
Eb Ab
When I should be sleeping, instead of keeping
Fm Bb
These late hours I've been keeping.
Eb Ab Fm Bb
I've been pacing and retracing every step of every move.
Eb Ab
And even though I'm feeling so right,
Fm Bb Ab
I'm so happy, still I know I should be sleeping,
Bb Eb
Instead of dreaming about you.
Db Ab
After just three days, and one great kiss,
Fm Gm
It's way too soon,
Ab Bb
To be obsessing like this.
Eb Ab
I should be sleeping, instead of keeping
Fm Bb
These late hours I've been keeping.
Eb Ab Fm Bb
I've been pacing and retracing every step of every move.
Eb Ab
And even though I'm feeling so right,
Fm Bb Ab
I'm so happy, still I know I should be sleeping,
Bb Eb Ab Fm Bb Eb
Instead of dreaming about you.
How to play I Should Be 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.