Insomnia
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Capo 1
verse 1
Am
The day is incomplete
Em G
The thoughts of total defeat
Am
I don't know what is happening to me
Em G
Or if I'll die, 'cause I just never sleep
Pre-Chorus 1
C
You awoke into my night
F G Dm
You could see the madness in my eyes
[Refrão]
F C
I've lost control, please save me from myself
F C
I've lost control, please save me from myself
verse 2
Am
My conscience begs for time
Em
'Cause you can't fight the clock
G
Ticking inside
Am
I'm just a bigger baby me
Em G
Acting smart, oh what irony
Pre-Chorus 2
C
Where will I end up, tonight?
F G Dm
Getting fucked or frying my mind
[Refrão]
F C
I've lost control, please save me from myself
F C
I've lost control, please save me from myself
verse 3
Am
Calm me down with your caress
Em G
I'll get off while I watch you undress
Am
Maybe the sex will help me to forget
Em G
A precious, transient schizophrenic bliss
Pre-Chorus 3
C
Oh, my god, you're beautiful
F G Dm
Why do you stay with this neurotic fool?
[Refrão]
F C
I've lost control, please save me from myself
F C
I've lost control, please save me from myself
F C
I've lost control, please save me from myself
F C
I've lost control, please save me from myself
How to play Insomnia
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.