Sleeping By Myself
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[INTRO ]C Am7 Em x2
C Am7 Em
I should have known there was someone else
C Am7 Em
Down below I always kept things to myself
F F* G7
Now I believe on nothing, not today
A#/5- Asus4 A
As I move myself out of your sight
F* G7 (C Am7 Em) x2
I'll be sleeping by myself tonight
C Am7 Em
I could never go to no one else
C Am7 Em
The hurt don't show but who knows time will tell
F F* G7
I believe in nothing but the pain
A#/5- Asus4 A
And I can't see this turning out right
F* G7 C
I'll be sleeping by myself tonight
C
Forever be sad and lonely
E F*
Forever never be the same
F
I close my eyes
D7
Wait for the sign
G7 Instrumental:C Am7 F F G X2
Am I just waiting in vain?
F
I close my eyes
D7
Wait for the sign
G7
Am I just waiting in vain?
C Am7 Em
Oh I believe in love and disaster
C Am7 Em
Sometimes the two are just the same
F F* G7
I'm beginning to see What's left of me
A#/5- Asus4 A
is gonna have to be free to survive
F* G7 C Am7 F F G
I'll be sleeping by myself tonight
F F* G7
I believe in nothing but the pain
A#/5- Asus4 A
And I can't see this turning out right
F* G7
I'll be sleeping by myself...
F* G7
I'll be sleeping by myself...
F* G7 C
I'll be sleeping by myself tonight
How to play Sleeping By Myself
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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.