Sleeping Sun
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Dm
The sun is sleeping quietly
Dm F
Once upon a century
F
Wistful oceans calm and red
Dm
Ardent caresses laid to rest
Dm
For my dreams I hold my life
Bb
For wishes I behold my night
Gm
The truth at the end of time
Dm
Losing faith makes a crime
Chorus
Dm
I wish for this night-time
Bb F
to last for a lifetime
Gm Dm
The darkness around me
Bb F
Shores of a solar sea
Dm Bb C
Oh how I wish to go down with the sun
F
Sleeping
C
Weeping
Dm
With you...
2ª parte
Dm
Sorrow has a human heart
Dm F
From my god it will depart
F
I'd sail before a thousand moons
Dm
Never finding where to go
Dm
Two hundred twenty-two days of light
Bb
Will be desired by a night
Gm
A moment for the poet's play
Dm
Until there's nothing left to say
Chorus
Fm
I wish for this night-time
Db Ab
to last for a lifetime
Bbm Fm
The darkness around me
Db Ab
Shores of a solar sea
Fm Db Eb
Oh how I wish to go down with the sun
Ab
Sleeping
Eb
Weeping
Fm
With you
How to play Sleeping Sun
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.