Sleep Song
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C C/B Am7 G C C/B Am7 G
C C/B Am7 G
When you were asleep I was kissing your forehead
C C/B Am7 G
You gave a frown so I kissed you again
C C/B Am7 G
You started waking and put your arms around my waist
C C/B Am7 G C C/B Am7
Just making sure I was there then you drifted away
G C C/B Am7 G
Then you drifted away
C C/B Am7 G
And when I awoke I found out I'd been dreaming
C C/B Am7 G
Some of my bed clothes were still on the floor
C C/B Am7 G
I looked around realised you were leaving me
C C/B Am7 G C C/B Am7
I saw the back of your dress as you slipped through the door
G C C/B Am7 G
As you slipped through the door, na na na na na ...
C C/B Am7 G
Na na na na na ....
C C/B Am7 G
Na na na na na ....
C C/B Am7 G
Na na na na na ....
C C/B Am7 G
Na na na na na ....
C C/B Am7 G
And when I return I will kiss your eyes open
C C/B Am7 G
Take off my clothes and I'll lie by your side
C C/B Am7 G
Then I will wait till the sandman has done with you
C C/B Am7 G C C/B Am7
And as you sleepily rise you'll find I'll be there
G C C/B Am7 G C C/B Am7 G C
You'll find I'll be there na na na
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.