Stay Awake
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Verse 1:
D A G D
It's like I don't have the patience
A G
Or the willpower to separate myself
A D
From this inundated era I've been dealt
And all across the nation
A G
Pixelated screens light up the night
A D
Of insomniacs and night owls alike
[Refrão]
Bm A
But we can turn off the lights; the sun's comin' up
G A
No dreams tonight to interrupt
Bm D A
Turn off the alarm before it sounds
Bm A G A D
Get out of bed without putting your head down, down
Verse 2:
D A G D
I've been closing my eyes real tight
A G
But the space between my lids betrays the light
A D
So I'm up again, I've lost the will to fight
The scrolling information
A G
Pulls me in and holds me in a trance
A D
Link to link, no I don't stand a chance
Chorus
Bridge:
G D
Stay awake with me
G D
In the darkness you will see
Bm A G A D
What I've known all along, all along
Verse 3
D A G D
Baby when you're sleeping
A G
I wonder if you see me in your dreams
A D
Do you know exactly what it means
Maybe we are falling
A G
And when I hit the ground I disappear
A G (single note)
But you open up your eyes and I'm still here
Chorus then:
Bm A G A D
Down, down, down
How to play Stay Awake
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.