Sleep Now
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Capo on first fred
G D/F#
Tonight I'll be with you, tonight I will kiss you
Em C
Take all the madness from the hours
G D/F#
Cry if you want to, I will cry with you
Em C
Give me your troubles and your worries
G D/F#
‘cause nothing is wrong now, everyone's gone now
Em C
Just lay your skin against my skin
G D/F#
I will take on the world, I'll be a good girl
Em C
I'll make sure the sun will rise again
Em D/F# C G - D/F#
It's okay, come and lay down beside me and I'll take
Em D/F#
Away your pain, I'll touch your face
C G - D/F#
Just as gently as I can
Em D/F#
I'll hold your hand, and tell you all
C G - D/F# Em
The things I love about you, god, the list is long
D/F C
I'll sing a song so you can just sleep now
G D/F#
Just close your eyes and quiet your mind
Em C
And just drift away into the calm
G D/F#
Wait for tomorrow, for now drown your sorrow
Em C
And there I will be to chase the rain
Em D/F# C G - D/F#
It's okay, come and lay down beside me and I'll take
Em D/F#
Away your pain, I'll touch your face
C G - D/F#
Just as gently as I can
Em D/F#
I'll hold your hand, and tell you all
C G - D/F# Em
The things I love about you, god, the list is long
D/F C
I'll sing a song so you can just sleep now
Em D/F# C G - D/F#
It's okay, come and lay down beside me and I'll take
Em D/F#
Away your pain, I'll touch your face
C G - D/F#
Just as gently as I can
Em D/F#
I'll hold your hand, and tell you all
C G - D/F# Em
The things I love about you, god, the list is long
D/F C
I'll sing a song so you can just sleep now
How to play Sleep Now
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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.