Sleep Like A Child
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[Intro: ]
: F#m : C#m : D : A C#7 :
F#m C#m
Tonight when the darkness comes
D A C#7
Why don't we treat it like a friend
F#m C#m
Then we'll both be glad to see the night
D
And we'll be hoping
A C#7
It's never going to end
F#m C#m D
So don't be afraid of what the night-time may bring
A C#7 F#m
You must understand that you can dream of anything
Chorus:
F#m C#m
So fall into sleep
D
Peaceful and deep
A C#7 Dm9
And may this journey help you fly
G
When you can't hold out much longer
Dm9
Don't you cry
G F#m
When the darkness is getting stronger
C#m
Sleep like a child
D
Peaceful and deep
A
And when you lay you down
C#7 F#m
I pray your soul to keep
C#m
Sleep like a child
D
Peaceful and deep
A
And I when you lay you down
C#7 F#m
I pray your soul to keep
F#m C#m
You won't be alone
D
For I will not be denied
A
Under the darkest of skies
C#7 F#m
I'm gunna be by your side
{Chorus}
F#m
Well I know
I can see it in your eyes
You're tired of fighting everyday
D
Trying to struggle through the night
C#7
Yes I know that it's hard to carry on
So just lay down your heard
F#m C#m D A C#7
And in your dreams you will be strong
F#m C#m
Sleep like a child
D
Peaceful and deep
A
And when you lay you down
C#m F#m
I pray your soul to keep
C#m
Oh like a child
D A C#7
Peaceful and deep
F#m C#m
Sleep like a child
D
Peaceful and deep
A
And I when you lay you down
C#7 F#m D A C#7
I pray your soul to keep
: F#m : C#m : D : A C#7 : and fade
How to play Sleep Like A Child
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#m. 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.