Sleep Talkin
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Intro
A E C#m F#m x2
[Verso 1]
A E
When I talk in my sleep
C#m F#m
I'll be begging for more
A E
That's meant to sound sweet
C#m F#m
Babe, you're meant to reward me
A E
For working hard on my pleasantries
C#m
So when you've locked your door
F#m
You wanna cut me a key
{Transition}
E
Across the river, there's a spark
Swimmin' straight into your heart
Interlude
A E C#m F#m x4
[Verso 2]
A E
And if I talk in my sleep
C#m F#m
I ain't breakin' no law
A E
I'm dreamin' discrete
C#m F#m
Just like I told you before
A E
When I was blue and green
C#m F#m
And you were black and blue
A E
We'd add on little brown
C#m F#m
To break the silence in two
{Transition}
E
Across the river, there's a spark
[Verso 3]
A E
Sleep talking's almost lettin' go
C#m F#m
I'm only partin' with the magic
A E
'Cause I need you to know
A E
I'm gettin' tongue-tied
C#m F#m
I'm watchin' heads roll
A E
Along the tightrope of tomorrow
C#m F#m
With no reason to fall
{Transition}
E
[Verso 4]
A E
Hold it tight, lady, take it slow
C#m F#m
I'm only startin' to be tragic
A E
'Cause I need you to know
[Verso 5]
A E
I'm gettin' tongue-tied
C#m F#m
I'm watchin' heads roll
A E
Along the tightrope of tomorrow
C#m F#m
With no reason to fall
{Transition}
E
Ooohh...
[Ponte]
A E C#m F#m x7
A E C#m D
[Verso 6]
A E
Sleep talking's almost lettin' go
C#m F#m
I'm only partin' with the magic
A E
'Cause I need you to know
A E
I'm gettin' tongue-tied
C#m F#m
I'm watchin' heads roll
A E
Along the tightrope of tomorrow
C#m F#m
With no reason to fall
Outro
E A
Oooh...
How to play Sleep Talkin
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.