When You Sleep
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Em G Am
One foot in front of the other
Em G Am
Keep breathing just like they taught you
Em G Am
You politely asked to take a walk with me
Em G Am
I would've married you there underneath the trees
Em G C
Is it real, this thing?
Em G C
Is it real, ooh, this thing?
Chorus
G
I could make you happy
D
I could make you love me
C
I could disappear completely
G
I could be your love song
D
I could be long gone
C
I could be a ghost in your eardrum
C D G
When you sleep, will it be with me?
C D G
When you sleep, will it be with me?
Em G Am
I swore I saw you in a dream
Em G Am
All dressed in white and wide smile
Em G Am
You politely asked to take a walk with me
Em G Am
And I married you there underneath the trees
Em G Am
Can you feel the beat of my heartbeat beat through me?
Em G C
Can you feel the beat of my heartbeat beat through?
Chorus
Em G C
How did I miss you, when I didn't know you? (Ooh)
Em G C
How did I miss you, when I didn't know you? (Ooh)
Em G C
How did I miss you, when I didn't know you? (Ooh)
Em G C
How did I miss you, when I didn't know you? (Ooh)
Chorus
How to play When You Sleep
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.