The wee small hours of the morning
View chords used in this chart
C Dm7 C
In the wee small hours of the morning.
C Am Dm7 G7
While the whole wide world is fast asleep.
F Cdim C Am
You lie awake and think about the boy.
D D7 G
And never even think of counting sheep.
C Dm7 C C7
When the whole wild world has learned its lesson.
F Em Am Fm
He'd be yours if only you would call.
F Cdim C A7
In the wee small hours of the morning.
F G C
That's the time you miss him most of all.
C Dm7 C Dm7
When the sun is high in the afternoon sky.
C Dm7 C
You can always find something to do.
Em7 B7 Em7 B7
But from dusk till dawn, as the clock ticks on.
G Em7 Dm7 G7
Something happens to you.
Repeat first two verses
How to play The wee small hours of the morning
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 C. 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.