While You Were Sleeping
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Capotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
E E6 Emaj7 E6
E E6 Emaj7 E6
[Verse 1]
E E6 Emaj7 E6 A A6 Amaj7 A6
I still can't believe that you noticed me
F#m7 B7 E E6 Emaj7 E6
An ocean away, the heavens would say it was meant to be
E E6 Emaj7 E6 A A6 Amaj7 A6
I'll never forget the first time I saw you then
F#m7 B7 E E6 Emaj7 E6
Primrose at three, you had all of me without saying a word
[Chorus]
G# C#m C#
I don't recognize myself
F#m7 B7 Emaj7 Fdim
I'm dancing down streets, smiling to strangers, idiotic things
F#m7 F#m7b5
I trace it all back, 3:30 AM
G#m7 C#7b9
That night, something turned in my heart
F#m7 B7sus4 B7b9 E E6 Emaj7 E6
While you were sleeping, I fell in love
E E6 Emaj7 E6
[Verse 2]
E E6 Emaj7 E6 A A6 Amaj7 A6
I can't quite believe you think I'm beautiful
F#m7 B7 E E6 Emaj7 E6
Must be a trick, a, "Tag and you're it", kind of foolery
E E6 Emaj7 E6 A A6 Amaj7 A6
Then you take my hand, kiss me on the cheek
F#m7 B7 E E6 Emaj7 E6
A light pink bouquet, a promise you'll stay and I start to believe
[Chorus]
G# C#m C#
I don't recognize myself
F#m7 B7 Emaj7 Fdim
I'm writing a love song, who've I become? There must be something wrong
F#m7 F#m7b5
I trace it all back, 3:30 AM
G#m7 C#7b9
That night, something turned in my heart
F#m7 B7sus4 B7b9 E E6 Emaj7 E6
While you were sleeping, I fell in love
E E6 Emaj7 E6 E
How to play While You Were Sleeping
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.