Lullaby 101
View chords used in this chart
Intro: G
D/F# C G
Sleep you little soldier boy
D/F# C
With your ear against the wall
G D/F# C G
You have held that rifle all of your life
D G
Now it's time to let it fall
D/F# C G
Sleep you little alibi
D/F# C
With your reasons in a row
G D/F# C G
You have turned in circles all of your life
D G
Just so your shadow wouldn't show
[Refrão]
D G D G
Dream with me, dream with me
Am G D/F#
We'll wake in better days
G D/F# C
And we'll build a boat and we'll hope that it floats
G D G
We will sail, we'll sail away
D/F# C G
And now, sleep you little résumé
D/F# C
With your head above the crowd
G D/F# C G
You have held your breath in all of your life
D G
Just to make somebody proud
D/F# C G
Oh now, sleep you little reservoir
D/F# C
Let your banks just over-flow
G D/F# C G
No, you can't contain all of that rain
D G
You're gonna have to let it go
[Refrão]
D G D G
Dream with me, dream with me
Am G D/F#
We'll wake in better light
G D/F# C
And until we rise with open eyes
G D G
Goodnight, my love, goodnight
D/F# C
Yes, until some sun wakes everyone
G D C
Goodnight, my love, goodnight
G
Goodnight
How to play Lullaby 101
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 G. 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.