Too Sober To Sleep
View chords used in this chart
Intro: G C G Csus2
G
God bless those girls from Barcelona
C
who smelled of roses and cocaine
G
I hope they know their parents miss them
C
So do the sunny shores of Spain
G C
I miss them dancing in the kitchen
Am Em
I Miss that long, stoned goodbye
B7 C
I'm too sober to sleep
D G
But I'm too drunk to cry
G
God bless that famous painter's daughter
C
Someone I loved so long ago
G
Jane were sorry about your mother
C
I just thought id let you know
G C
We miss you downtown, walking backwards
Am Em
We Miss those snowbanks in your eyes
B7 C
I'm too sober to sleep
D G
But I'm too drunk to cry
Break
G C G Csus2 x2
G
God bless garage bands in the basement
C
God bless garage bands up on stage
G
And God bless the boys of Lincoln county
C
Those Irish Catholics, they never age
G C
God damn my liver when it's thirsty
Am Em
God damn my wallet when it's dry
B7 C
I'm too sober to sleep
D G G/F#
But I'm too drunk to cry
Em C
I'm too sober to sleep
D G
But I'm too drunk to cry
Ending
G C G Csus2 x2
How to play Too Sober To Sleep
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.