Sleep Song
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Em G A (4x) D
D G D G D Em Em7 A
Sure a lot smaller every day. Wonder why we feel this way
D G D
You don't know that I've got nothing left to say
Em A Em A
I've been blown across the water like a ship ain't got no sail
Em A D
That ain't no way to feel
D G D G D Em Em7 A
I feel that longing loud and clear. Dead end streets and I lay here
D G D
When your flying you've got nothing left to fear
Em A Em A
I've been blown across the water like a ship ain't got no sail
Em A D
That ain't no way to feel
G Em G A D
Winter wind keeps blowing through the trees
G Em G A D
But life keeps breathing gaily as you please
G Em G A D
Hey now silver birches lying by the road
G Em G A D
Branches lined against the winter snow
BREAK
A G D (3X) G A A
VERSE INSTRUMENTAL
RIFF E G E F# G A F# E (3X)
E G F# G A A A
D G D D G Em Em7 A
We left the shelter yesterday. After we had played all day
D G D
You can find that I've got nothing left to say
Em A Em A
'Less your blowing cross the water like a ship ain't got no sail
Em A D
That ain't not way to feel
Em A Em A
'Less your blowing cross the water like a ship ain't got no sail
Em A D
That ain't no way to feel
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 Em. 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.