The Bed
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A
On his side of the bed
A#o
He's sleeping like a baby
D
Dreams are dancin in his head
Dm
Lyin with his lady
A F#m
It's a peaceful night
D
And everythings just fine
E A E
On his side of the bed
A
But on her side of the bed
A#o
Those big brown eyes are cryin
D
From the things he never says
Dm
And deep inside shes dyin
A F#m
As she turns to face the wall
D
Theres no love at all
E A Bm A/C#
On her side of the bed *If He'd just
D Bm
Reach out she'd forget about
A Bm A/C#
all the times that he let her down Oh but
D Bm
In his mind everythings alright
1. E
When the lights go out *
NC A
Now on his side of the bed
A#o
He never even noticed
D
Her neglige of red
Dm
The very same one that she wore
A F#m
The night that they were wed
D
But he never turned his head
E A Bm A/C#
To her side of the bed *If he'd just
D Bm
Reach out she'd forget about
A Bm A/C#
all the times that he let her down oh but
D Bm
In his mind everythings alright
1 beat 4 beats
2. E A D
When the lights go out
3 beats 1beat
C#m Cm Bm E
A
Now on his side of the bed
A#o
He wakes up and turns to say
D
I love you but instead
Dm whole note
All he finds are pages full of
A 1/2 note F#m 1/2 note
Words she never said
D 1/2 note
And thats all she left
E 1/2 note A whole note
On her side of the bed
How to play The Bed
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.