Off To Sleep
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Intro: A C#m (x2)
A C#m F#m
Time stood still for awhile
E A
your hand was holding mine
G#m F#m
The stars that shined in your eyes
E A
don’t let them go by
C#m F#m
Fly on, you golden girl
E A
and take on your fears
C#m F#m
I’ll be with you in your dreams
E
The world is darker than it seems
A E A C#m
And I’ll be waiting for the light
F#m E
that guides us through the worst of nights
A E A C#m F#m
And I’ll be waiting for the sign you’re coming back
A E A
And you have found your path
C#m G#m F#m
I know that you’ve seen the worst
E A
your heart’s been torn before
C#m E
Those creatures won’t let you go
F#m E A
so hang on to what you know
C#m F#m
So sail on, you golden girl
E A
and fight against those fears
C#m G#m F#m
I’ll be with you in your dreams
E
of the world without a queen
A C#m
And I’ll be waiting for the light
F#m E
that guides us through the worst of nights
A C#m F#m
And I’ll be waiting for the sign you’re coming back
E D
And you have found your path
During the "Ooooh": A E D A E D A E D A E
A E A C#m
And I’ll be waiting for the light
F#m E
that guides us through the worst of nights
A E A C#m F#m
And I’ll be waiting for the sign you’re coming back
A E A
And you have found your path
A C#m
And I’ll be waiting for the light
F#m E
that guides us through the worst of nights
A C#m F#m
And I’ll be waiting for the sign you’re coming back
E A
And you have found your path
How to play Off To Sleep
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.