Sleep Is A Rose
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Intro: G Bm C Cm G
verse 1
G
Sleep is a rose
Bm B C
But I only hear the gale wind blowing cold
Cm G
Against my windows
G Bm
As I fold then I curl my leg around yours in a hold
C Cm G
I said, "darling, I'm scared of growing old"
Em Bm
I'm sorry if I'm loud
Em G
I'm just worrying about that now
Pre-Chorus
G C
'Cause I lay here
Cm G
I'm still waiting for the sun
[Refrão] Am
And you said sleep is a rose
C G D
But I wanna tell you it only brings me fear
Am
And you said sleep is a rose
C G
But I wanna tell you it only brings me fear
verse 2
G Bm
I started to listen to every little sound
C Cm G
And so how am I supposed to forget silence?
G Bm
As I fold and I curl my own head around yours in a hold
C Cm G
You said, "my love, I'll take you to the fairground"
Em Bm
I know you're not around
Em Bm
You're sleeping and talking now
Pre-Chorus
C
And I'm still laying here
Cm G
Just waiting for the sun
[Refrão] Am
And you said sleep is a rose
C G D
But I wanna tell you it only brings me fear
Am
And you said sleep is a rose
C G
But I wanna tell you it only brings me fear
Bridge
Bm C G D
And you said, "boy, you better know that you got this love"
Bm C G D
And you said, "boy, you better know that you got this love"
[Refrão] Am
And you said sleep is a rose
C G D
But I wanna tell you it only brings me fear
Am
And you said sleep is a rose
C G
But I wanna tell you it only brings me fear
Outro
C Cm G
So I hope morning comes 'round soon
How to play Sleep Is A Rose
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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.