When The Sun Sleeps
View chords used in this chart
[Intro: ]Em D/F# Em D C---- x2
Em D/F#
I thought you'd come back
Em D C
at least i prayed (so i prayed)
the romance has been dead (the
D/F#
romance is dead the romance is dead)
Em
for years (you come back)
D/F# Em
but i've been too afraid
D C
to dig the grave (so i prayed)
relief support never came
Em D/F# Em D C
memories carry me through the day
D/F#
of when we were kids
Em D/F# Em D C
and angels came to watch us play
[Refrão]
Am C Em
close my eyes just for tonight
D
the sun still sleeps and when she wakes
Am C Em
close my eyes just for tonight
D
the sun still sleeps and when she wakes
Interlude: Em D/F# Em D G/B C--
Em D/F# Em D
a movie that plays in my mind
G/B C
remembering you helps me survive
Em D/F# Em D
every day a re-run of the next
C D/F#
i promised to stay by your side
Em D/F# Em D
that all would change
C
i can't complain
D/F#
another victim of the game
[Refrão]
Am C Em
close my eyes just for tonight
D
the sun still sleeps and when she wakes
Am C Em
close my eyes just for tonight
D
the sun still sleeps and when she wakes
Bridge:
Am C Em
maybe love will find us again
D
for there is always tomorrow
Am C Em D
sincerely till the end
Am C Em
close my eyes just for tonight
D
the sun still sleeps
and when she wakes
Am C Em
close my eyes just for tonight
D
the sun still sleeps
and when she wakes
[Refrão]
Am C Em
close my eyes just for tonight
D
the sun still sleeps and when she wakes
Am C Em
close my eyes just for tonight
D
the sun still sleeps and when she wakes
Interlude: Am C Em D
Am C
you'll be a memory (be a memory)
Em
you'll be a memory (be a memory)
D
you'll be a memory (be a memory)
Am
you'll be a memory
C Em D
memory memory memory
How to play When The Sun Sleeps
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 Em. 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.