Insomnia
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[Verso 1]
F# G#m
It's 5:30 a.m. and I can't fall asleep no more
F# G#m
The nightmares and the dreams have left me all alone
F# G#m
Stuck between my walls, my ceiling, and the carpet floor
F#m G#m
Processing the things that I don't really know
[Refrão]
F#
But the shadows start to cast
G#m E
And the moon leaves me behind
F#
Birds will leave the nest
G#m E
'Cause they know it's time to fly
C#m D#m
And things don't stay the same
D# G#m
But I'm stuck in yesterday
C#m F#
As the world's moving on, on its way
[Verso 2]
F# G#m
It's 6:30 a.m., I think I have insomnia (Insomnia)
F# G#m
This restless motion's left me chosen as its home (Hmm-mm)
F# G#m
Swirling thoughts will get me lost and keep me up (Keep me up)
F# G#m
A mystery that's built into my bones
[Refrão]
F#
But if I can't find sleep
G#m E
And sleep won't find me
F# G#m E
I'll go and write "Insomnia" demo number twenty-three
C#m D#m
'Cause things don't stay the same
D# G#m
But I don't know if I should change
C#m F#
As the world's moving on, on its way
How to play Insomnia
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 F#. 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.