Sleepsong
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Verse 1:
Dm Bb C
Lay down your head, and I'll sing you a lullaby
Dm Bb C
Back to the years of loo-li-lai-ley
Dm
And I'll sing you to sleep
Bb C
And I'll sing you to morrow
Dm Bb Am Dm
Bless you with love for the road that you go
Verse 2:
Dm Bb Gm A
May you sail fair to the far fields of fortune
Dm Bb Gm Am
With diamonds and pearls at your head and your feet
Bb F Gm Am
And may you need never to banish misfortune
Dm Bb Am Dm
May you find kindness in all that you meet
[Refrão]
Bb C Am Bb
May there always be angels to watch over you
Bb C Dm
To guide you each step of the way
Bb C Am Bb
To guard you and keep you safe from all harm
Bb C Dm
Loo-li-loo-li-lai-ley
Instrumental: F F Bb C (2x)
Bb F Bb C Dm C Bb Dm
Verse 3:
Dm Bb C
May you bring love, and may you bring happiness
Dm Bb Gm Am
Be loved in return to the end of your days
Bb F Bb Am
Now fall off to sleep; I'm not meaning to keep you
Dm Bb Am Dm
I'll just sit for a while and sing loo-li-lai-ley
How to play Sleepsong
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.