Sleeping With The Lights On
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Intro: G C G C
Verse 1
G C
Along she came, with her picture
G C9
put it in a frame, so i wont miss her.
Em7 D
Got on a plane from london heathrow
C C
it seems such a shame, yeah
[Refrão]
C G Bm7
I feel her slipping through my fingers
C D
now shes gone, i'm sleeping with the light on
G Bm7 C
and shocks went through my veins, now that shes gone
Cm
i'm sleeping with the light on
Verse 2
Cm G C
Heard she's engaged, spoke to her best friend
G C9
no one's to blame, here's where it all ends.
Em7 D
And i feel the pain 'cause i'm without her
C
i feel the pain Yeah
[Refrão]
C G Bm7
I feel her slipping through my fingers
C D
now shes gone, i'm sleeping with the light on
G Bm7 C
and shocks went through my veins, now that shes gone
D#
i'm sleeping with the light on
Em7 C
I see the sight with a diff'rent light
G D
words cannot describe the way i'm feeling
C
cause i've been searching in my head
G/B
for the words i thought she said
Am7
for too long.
[Refrão]
D G Bm7
I feel her slipping through my fingers
C D
now shes gone, i'm sleeping with the light on
G Bm7 C
and shocks went through my veins, now that shes gone
Cm
i'm sleeping with the light on
Solo: Cm G Bm7 C D G Bm7 C Cm
[Refrão]
Cm G Bm7
I feel her slipping through my fingers
C D
now shes gone, i'm sleeping with the light on
G Bm7 C
and shocks went through my veins, now that shes gone
Cm
i'm sleeping with the light on
Cm G Bm7
I feel her slipping through my fingers
C D
now shes gone, i'm sleeping with the light on
G Bm7 C
and shocks went through my veins, now that shes gone
Cm
i'm sleeping with the light on
How to play Sleeping With The Lights On
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.