Sleep Song
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Intro: C C7/B Am G
C C7/B
When you were asleep
Am G
I was kissing your forehead
C C7/B Am G
You gave a frown, so I kissed you again
C C7/B Am G
You started waking and put your arms around my waist
C C7/B F
Just making sure I was there
F7/G C C7/B F
Then you drifted away
F7/G C C7/B Am G
Then you drifted away
C C7/B
And when I awoke
Am G
I found out I'd been dreaming
C C7/B Am G
Some of my bedclothes were still on the floor
C C7/B Am G
I looked around, realized you were leaving me
C C7/B F
I saw the back of your dress
F7/G C C7/B F
As you slipped through the door
F7/G C C7/B Am G
As you slipped through the door
And when I return
I will kiss your eyes open
Take off my clothes and I'll lie by your side
And then I will wait 'til the sandman has done with you
And as you sleepily rise
You'll find I'll be there
You'll find I'll be there
How to play Sleep Song
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 C. 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.