When You Are Asleep
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Intro: Gm D
Verse:
Gm A
I wonder if, if you can see
Am7 D
If you can see the secret that I keep
Gm A# D#
Are you the one for me
D
Are you the one for me
Gm A
I wonder how much longer I
Am7 D
Can keep pretending that I'm there by your side
Gm A# D#
You're alone when you're with me
D D
You're alone when you're with me
[Refrão]
G D
The truth is buried deep
C Em
Beneath the mask you see
G Em
At night I wake and weep
C Am7 G
But only when you are asleep
Mellanspel:
G Am Bm Fmaj7
Stick:
A#7 Gm
I'm waiting for the day
G# A#
When you'll go down on your knees and say Will you marry me?
Gm D7
That day is what I live to see
Verse:
Gm A
Why must I be this kind of guy
Am7 D
Who never dares to look straight into your eyes
Gm A# D#
The truth would make you cry
D
The truth would make you cry
Gm A
So I'll leave it up to you
Am7 D
I'll treat you worse and worse 'til you're forced to go
Gm A# D#
My love for you has grown cold
D
My love for you has grown cold
[Refrão]
G D
The truth is buried deep
C Em
Beneath the mask you see
G Em
At night I wake and weep
C Am7 G
But only when you are asleep
Outro: G Am Bm Fmaj7 (6x)
How to play When You Are Asleep
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Gm. 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.