Sleep On It
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Don't tell me
Fmaj7
It's just an excuse for holding back
[Chorus]
Em D C C/G
Hold on, let me sleep on it tonight
Em D C
Decide in the morning light
Em D C C/G
Hold on let me sleep on it tonight
Em D C/G
And I know it's gonna be alright
[Verse 2]
Am
Don't worry
Fmaj7
It didn't do anything
Am
I just need to
Fmaj7
Settle down and stop wondering
If love will bring
Am
Only trouble like before
Fmaj7
The time to cheat me once more
Am Fmaj7
We just need to take it slow and let it grow
[Chorus]
Em D C C/G
Hold on, let me sleep on it tonight
Em D C
Decide in the morning light
Em D C C/G
Hold on let me sleep on it tonight
Em D C/G
And I know it's gonna be alright
Em D C C/G
And Hold on, let me sleep on it tonight
Em D C
Hang fire 'til morning light
Em D C C/G
And Hold on, let me sleep on it tonight
Em D C
And I know it's gonna be alright
[Solo]
Am Fmaj7
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[Outro]
Em D C C/G Em D C
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Em D C C/G Em D C
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How to play Sleep On It
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Fmaj7. 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.