You Can Sleep While I Drive - Melissa Etheridge

You Can Sleep While I Drive

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VERSE .
BASIC PICKING PATTERN
 
Ocultar tablatura
 
Dm C(2)
E ------3-----1-----0-----1-----0- ------------0-------0-----------|
A ----3-----3-----3-----3-----3--- ------3-------3---3---3---------|
G --2-----2-----2-----2-----2----- ----0-----0-----0-----------0---|
D 0------------------------------- --2-----2---------------0h2-----|
B -------------------------------- 3-------------------------------|
e -------------------------------- --------------------------------|
 
Dm C(2)
Come on baby, let's get out of this town
 
Dm C(2)
I got a full tank of gas with the top rolled down
 
Bb Am F
There's a chill in my bones, I don't want to be left alone
 
C(2)
so baby you can sleep while I drive
 
Dm C(2)
I'll pack my bag and load up my guitar
 
Dm C(2)
In my pocket I'll carry my harp
 
Bb Am F
I got some money I've saved enough to get underway
 
Bb F C(2)
and baby you can sleep while I drive
 
Dm C(2)
We'll go through Tucson up to Santa Fe
 
Dm C(2)
and Barb'ra in Nashville says we're welcome to stay
 
Bb Am F
I'll buy you glasses in Texas, a hat from New Orleans
 
Bb F C(2)
and in the morning you can tell me your dreams
 
G7 F C
You know I've seen it before, this mist that covers your eyes
 
G7 F C
You've been looking for something that's not in your life
 
Bb Am F
My intentions are true, won't you take me with you?
 
Bb F C(2)
and baby you can sleep while I drive
 
Dsus Dm |C C(2) C |
Dsus Dm |C C(2) C |
 
Am G C
Oh is it other arms you want to
 
Am G7 C Bb
hold you the stranger the lover you're free
 
Am F
Can't you get that from me?
 
Dm C(2)
Come on baby let's get out of this town
 
Dm C(2)
I've got a full tank of gas with the top rolled down
 
Bb Am F
If you won't take me with you, I'll go before night is through
 
Bb F C(2)
And baby you can sleep while I drive

How to play You Can Sleep While I Drive

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Dm. 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.

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