Only When I Sleep
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[Intro ]: Bm,D,E,Em,A
Bm A E
You're only just a dreamboat
Bm
Sailing in my head
A E
You swim my secret ocean
Bm
Of coral blue and red
A E
Your smell is incense burning
G
Your touch is silken yet
D
It reaches through my skin
G
Moving from within
F#(Run)
And clutches at my breast
[Refrão] Bm
Chorus: But it's only when I sleep
D
I see you in my dreams
E
Got me spinning round and round
Em A
Turning upside down
Bm
But I only hear you breathe
D
Somewhere in my sleep
E
Got me spinning round and round
Em A
Turning upside down
But it's only when I sleep
Bm A E
And when I wake from slumber
Bm
Your shadow's disappeared
A E
Your breath is just a sea mist
Bm
Surrounding my body
A E
I'm working through the daytime
G
But when it's time to rest
D
I'm lying in my bed
G
Listening to my breath
F#(Run)
Falling from the edge
(Repeat Chorus)
D
But it's only when I sleep
D
Yeah Yeah Yeah
D
Yeah Yeah Yeah
F#
Yeah Yeah Yeah
Instrumental - Same chords as the Chorus
D
It's reaching through my skin
G
Moving from within
F#(Run)
And clutches at my breast........
(Chorus)
How to play Only When I Sleep
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.