We All Sleep Alone
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Intro: F#m D A (4x)
F#m D A F#m D A
Somebody, somewhere turns off the lights
F#m D A F#m D A
Somebody all alone faces the night
F#m
You to be strong
D
When you're out on your own
E D
'Cause soon or later
F#m D A
We all sleep alone
F#m D A
F#m D A F#m D A
Nobody nowhere holds the key to your heart
F#m D A F#m D A
When love's a possession it'll tear you apart
F#m D
You may have lovers wherever you roamn
E D
But sooner or later
F#m D A
We all sleep alone
D E F#m
The young and the young at heart wait
D E F#m
But the wait never ends in the soul
D E F#m
When you feel like it\'s all blown away
D
Independence has come
E
And into the night I go
F#m D A (4x)
F#m D A
Don't make no promises
F#m D A
That I can't keep
F#m D A
Won't be no prisoner
F#m D A
Of somebody's needs
F#m
Well you may have lovers
D
Wherever you roam
E D
But sooner or later
F#m D A
We all sleep alone
F#m D A (4x)
F#m D A
Oooh oooh oooh oooh oh
F#m D A
Oooh oooh oooh oooh oh...
How to play We All Sleep Alone
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#m. 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.