Sleep Tonight
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Capo on 3rd
D
Like a hurricane
G
You came and blew me away
Bm
We didn't plan to board this plane
A G
But I don't mind as long as you are fine
D
From the start
G
You saw straight throught my heart
Bm
Someone said it wasn't smart
A G
Being recklessly in love, ring the alarms
A
Sometimes when life gets tough
G
I just need you around
A
Just like you needed me
G A
Yeah, just to calm down
D
Don't you worry
G Bm
I'll stay up all night
G
The monsters under your bed
A D
Can't hurt you tonight
G
I'll hold your head
Bm
I'll jump instead
G
I'll make your nightmares mine
A D
So you can sleep tonight
D
I hit the brakes
G
I try to keep you safe
Bm
You know there's just too much at stake
A
Cause what we've got
G
A diamond in the rough
D
Take your time
G
I'll be here by your side
Bm
When you feel too weak to hide
A G
I'll stay awake and guard you through the night
A
Sometimes when life gets tough
G
I just need you around
A
Just like you needed me
G A
Yeah, just to calm down
D
Don't you worry
G Bm
I'll stay up all night
G
The monsters under your bed
A D
Can't hurt you tonight
G
I'll hold your head
Bm
I'll jump instead
G
I'll make your nightmares mine
A D
So you can sleep tonight
D
It was you
G
All along I knew
Bm A G
It could only be us two
Em
Now we've won
D
Obstructions overcome
E
And now we we're the only ones
G A
Living life like it has just begun
D
Don't you worry
G Bm
I'll stay up all night
G
The monsters under your bed
A D
Can't hurt you tonight
G
I'll hold your head
Bm
I'll jump instead
G
I'll make your nightmares mine
A D
So you can sleep tonight
How to play Sleep Tonight
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.