When Youre Sleeping
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D F#m G
Your Daddy's gonna love you every single day
D F#m G
Your Daddy's gonna hug you when you cry
D F# Bm E7
There's lots of things to do and we'll do them all with you
E9 A
Together we can touch the sky
D F#m G
Your Mama's gonna love you every single day
D F#m G
Your Mama's gonna hug you when you're blue
D F# Bm E7
We're gonna teach you everything you really need to know
E9 A
And then it will be up to you
Em F# G F#
When you're sleeping, count 1 to 10 and you're, dreaming
Bm C Bm F#m Em
The moon's big and bright, the stars twinkle light, for you
D F#m G
We're gonna watch you at your work and in your play
D F#m G
And when you need us we'll be standing there
D F# Bm E7
You're the apple in our eye, you're a lovely little guy
E9 A
Thank the Lord for all this love we share
Em F# G F#
When you're sleeping, we're gonna tuck you in for safe, keeping
Bm C Bm F#m Em
A new day's in sight, the sun brings its light, for you
F# G F#
When you're sleeping, count 1 to 10 and you're, dreaming
Bm C Bm F#m Em
The moon's big and bright, the stars twinkle light, for you
F# G F#
When you're sleeping, we're gonna tuck you in for safe, keeping
Bm C
A new day's in sight, the sun brings its light....
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Put your problems out with the cat -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
Written by: Mick Anderson micka@jolt.mpx.com.au
Contributions by: Shelley Giblin
-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Must be lamb today cause beef was last week =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
How to play When Youre Sleeping
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 D. 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.