I Should Be Sleeping
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
F
I needed some time
C
I needed a day
F F# G
I needed to put the grim in a box
Dm
And put that box away
F
I needed to climb
C
Into my bed
F F# G
Cocoon myself up until I emerge
Dm
Ready for the world again
[Chorus]
C C7 F
Now I've been laying here alone
C C7 F
Wondering just how long a good rest should go on
C C7
I'd rather be sleeping
F
But I'm staring at the wall
Fm
I should be sleeping
C
But I am wide awake
[Instrumental]
F C F F# G Dm7
F C F F# G Dm7
[Verse 2]
F
I imagine my yard
C
Is covered in slugs
F F# G
And for every one I crush with my shoe
Dm
Begets another two
[Bridge]
Am Ab Dm
"Never give up"
Am Ab
Read the hobos cardboard sign
Dm7
Outside the local pub
Am Ab
This kind of thing
Dm
It is always on my mind
[Outro]
Fm Fmmaj7
I should be sleeping but I am wide
Fm Fmmaj7
I should be sleeping but I am wide
Fm
I should be sleeping
Dm
But I am wide awake
How to play I Should Be Sleeping
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.