Sleeps Older Sister
View chords used in this chart
Intro: C#dim
[Verso 1]
G
"Don't feel bad," she said in a stage whisper
Em A
This is how it ends with Sleep's older sister
C D G Am
What have I done to bring this upon me?
C Am C C7
Dreaming's so expensive now
[Refrão]
Em A7 Em A7
Hi ho, hi ho, across the river we go
Em A7 C D
Cover your eyes, don't act surprised
Em A7 Em A7
Hi ho, hi ho, into the canyon we go
Em A7 C D
The ruts in the road won't guide us back home
Interlude: C#dim
[Verso 2]
G Bm
Hand in hand we go without emotion
Em
Sing into the silence
Am
Sing into the echo
C D G Am
One last round on the claw machine
C Am C C7
Putting back the fourth wall now
[Refrão]
Em A9 Em A9
Hi ho, hi ho, across the river we go
Em A9 C D
Cover your eyes, don't act surprised
Em A7 Em A7
Hi ho, hi ho, into the canyon we go
Em A7 C D
The ruts in the road won't guide us back home
Outro:
G
How to play Sleeps Older Sister
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#dim. 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.