Insomnia
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INTRO
C#m
C#m
C#m
D#m
Verso 1
C#m
When the darkness brings the cold
To draw me under
C#m
I am caught between
D# F#m/C#
The chapters of a dream
C#m
Something is reaching out and
My entire world is crumbling
C#m D#
And it whispers that I am
D n.c.
The chosen one...
[Refrão]
C#m
Can you hear me...?
A-5 A
When the night begins to fall
G#m C#m
I watch the shadows growing tall
F#m
Feeding my insomnia
E B/D# C#m
Like a fly on the wall
INTERLUDE 1
C#m
Verso 2
C#m
I’m asleep but wide awake
A nightmare on repeat
C#m
In the haze I sense
D# F#m/C#
The purpose of my soul
C#m
We are all born to leave a
scar deep in the hearts of many
C#m D#
But can I really trust that I’m
D n.c.
The chosen one
[Refrão]
C#m
Can you hear me...?
A-5 A
'Cause when the night begins to fall
G#m C#m
I watch the shadows growing tall
F#m
Feeding my insomnia
G#m C#m
Like a fly on the wall
( C#m )
Can you hear me...?
A-5 A
When the night begins to fall
G#m C#m
I hear a thousand voices call
F#m
Chasing my insanity
E B/D# C#m
Like a fly on the wall
INTERLUDE 2
( C#m )
C#m
F#m
F#m
G#
F# E Dmaj7
BRIDGE
( Dmaj7 ) C#m
My wide eyed confidence
Still echoes in my mind
A bright white prophecy
Protector of the light
[Refrão]
C#m
Can you hear me...?
A-5 A
'Cause when the night begins to fall
G#m C#m
I watch the shadows growing tall
F#m
Feeding my insomnia
G#m C#m
Like a fly on the wall
( C#m )
Can you hear me...?
A-5 A
When the night begins to fall
G#m C#m
I hear a thousand voices call
F#m
Chasing my insanity
E B/D# C#m
Like a fly on the wall
OUTRO
C#m
D#m
C#m
How to play Insomnia
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#m. 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.