Safe With Me - Joe Henry

Safe With Me

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D5 G6 D5 G6
Sleep while you can, day will come soon
D5 G6 D5 G6
Hold on to my hand, pretend that you'd need to
 
A G6
Turn away from everything you see
A G6 D5 G6 D5 G6
And try to believe, you're safe here with me
 
D5 G6 D5 G6
The night will fall, it doesn't need your breath
D5 G6 D5 G6
So be still and wrap your ams, around yourself
 
A G6
You can trust the world to be no more than what you see
A G6 D5 G6
But try to believe, you're safe here with me
D5 G6 D5 G6
Safe with me
 
A G6 A G6 - D5 G6 D5 G6
 
D5 G6 D5 G6
Well, I'll do all, that you'll let me do
D5 G6 D5 G6
Knowing that I never, never, be enough for you
 
A G6
I can't save you anything, I've come to believe
A G D5 G6
But at least while you sleep, you're safe here with me
D5 G6 D5 G6
Safe with me

How to play Safe With Me

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 D5. 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.

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