Somnolence
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Intro
F#
[Verso 1]
B Bm
Miraculous in its own way
E Em F#
Borrowing time from space
B Bm
The color scheme is familiar
E Em F#
Maybe it's painted that way
Bm D Bm A
A shadow dances in your memory, it happens while you sleep
G F#
Do you remember why it's there?
Bm D Bm A
Is it a subset of reality? A scepter in a shell?
G F#
Or is it the other way around?
[Refrão]
G E
Welcome to Somnolence
G E
Oneiric Somnolence
G E
Approaching Somnolence
G E
Oneiric Somnolence
[Verso 2]
B Bm
Cascading into your mind's eye
E F#
Shaping your night, shaping your life
B D
The color scheme is familiar
E G F#m F#
Maybe it's painted red but it's in your head forever
Bm D
We are Pandora's when we fall asleep
A G F#
Our memories are locked inside a box inside a mind
Bm D
They roll to the deep end from the shallow end
A G F#
It happens while you sleep, and you are dreaming all the way!
[Refrão]
G E
Welcome to Somnolence
G E
Oneiric Somnolence
G E
Approaching Somnolence
G E
Oneiric Somnolence
Instrumental
B Bm F# Em G
F G (x6)
B C# E D
B Bm E Em F# (x3)
[Refrão]
G E
Welcome to Somnolence
G E
Oneiric Somnolence
G E
Approaching Somnolence
G E
Oneiric Somnolence
Outro
Bm
How to play Somnolence
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#. 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.