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I’m Only Sleeping Chords

The Beatles Intermediate Key of E 5 Chords 2 min read
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Key
E Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Em · Am · G · C · B

I’m Only Sleeping Chords – Guitar

The Beatles’ dreamy and lethargic ode to staying in bed. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.

Laid-Back Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a relaxed, slightly dragging tempo to capture the song’s sleepy feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E C#m
When I wake up early in the morning
A
Lift my head, I’m still yawning
E
When I’m in the middle of a dream
C#m A
Stay in bed, float up stream (float up stream)
 

Chorus

 
E C#m
Please, don’t wake me, no, don’t shake me
A E
Leave me where I am, I’m only sleeping
 

Verse 2

 
E C#m
Everybody seems to think I’m lazy
A
I don’t mind, I think they’re crazy
E C#m
Running everywhere at such a speed
A E
Till they find there’s no need (there’s no need)
 

Chorus

 
E C#m
Please, don’t wake me, no, don’t shake me
A E
Leave me where I am, I’m only sleeping
 

Bridge

 
E C#m
Keeping an eye on the world going by my window
A
Taking my time
E C#m
Lying there and staring at the ceiling
A
Waiting for a sleepy feeling
 

Verse 3

 
E C#m
When I wake up early in the morning
A
Lift my head, I’m still yawning
E
When I’m in the middle of a dream
C#m A
Stay in bed, float up stream (float up stream)
 

Chorus

 
E C#m
Please, don’t wake me, no, don’t shake me
A E
Leave me where I am, I’m only sleeping
 

Practice tip: Master the C#m to A transition, as it’s central to the verse and chorus; practice it slowly before incorporating the lazy strum pattern.

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Key
E Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Em · Am · G · C · B

I’m Only Sleeping Chords – Ukulele

The Beatles’ dreamy and lethargic ode to staying in bed. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.

Laid-Back Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↑
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Tip: Use a relaxed, slightly dragging tempo to capture the song’s sleepy feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E C#m
When I wake up early in the morning
A
Lift my head, I’m still yawning
E
When I’m in the middle of a dream
C#m A
Stay in bed, float up stream (float up stream)
 

Chorus

 
E C#m
Please, don’t wake me, no, don’t shake me
A E
Leave me where I am, I’m only sleeping
 

Verse 2

 
E C#m
Everybody seems to think I’m lazy
A
I don’t mind, I think they’re crazy
E C#m
Running everywhere at such a speed
A E
Till they find there’s no need (there’s no need)
 

Chorus

 
E C#m
Please, don’t wake me, no, don’t shake me
A E
Leave me where I am, I’m only sleeping
 

Bridge

 
E C#m
Keeping an eye on the world going by my window
A
Taking my time
E C#m
Lying there and staring at the ceiling
A
Waiting for a sleepy feeling
 

Verse 3

 
E C#m
When I wake up early in the morning
A
Lift my head, I’m still yawning
E
When I’m in the middle of a dream
C#m A
Stay in bed, float up stream (float up stream)
 

Chorus

 
E C#m
Please, don’t wake me, no, don’t shake me
A E
Leave me where I am, I’m only sleeping
 

Practice tip: Master the C#m to A transition, as it’s central to the verse and chorus; practice it slowly before incorporating the lazy strum pattern.

Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Gtap to play
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Key
E Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Em · Am · G · C · B

I’m Only Sleeping Chords – Piano

The Beatles’ dreamy and lethargic ode to staying in bed. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.

Laid-Back Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↑
12345678

Tip: Use a relaxed, slightly dragging tempo to capture the song’s sleepy feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E C#m
When I wake up early in the morning
A
Lift my head, I’m still yawning
E
When I’m in the middle of a dream
C#m A
Stay in bed, float up stream (float up stream)
 

Chorus

 
E C#m
Please, don’t wake me, no, don’t shake me
A E
Leave me where I am, I’m only sleeping
 

Verse 2

 
E C#m
Everybody seems to think I’m lazy
A
I don’t mind, I think they’re crazy
E C#m
Running everywhere at such a speed
A E
Till they find there’s no need (there’s no need)
 

Chorus

 
E C#m
Please, don’t wake me, no, don’t shake me
A E
Leave me where I am, I’m only sleeping
 

Bridge

 
E C#m
Keeping an eye on the world going by my window
A
Taking my time
E C#m
Lying there and staring at the ceiling
A
Waiting for a sleepy feeling
 

Verse 3

 
E C#m
When I wake up early in the morning
A
Lift my head, I’m still yawning
E
When I’m in the middle of a dream
C#m A
Stay in bed, float up stream (float up stream)
 

Chorus

 
E C#m
Please, don’t wake me, no, don’t shake me
A E
Leave me where I am, I’m only sleeping
 

Practice tip: Master the C#m to A transition, as it’s central to the verse and chorus; practice it slowly before incorporating the lazy strum pattern.

Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Btap to play
Key
E Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Em · Am · G · C · B

I’m Only Sleeping Chords – Banjo

The Beatles’ dreamy and lethargic ode to staying in bed. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.

Laid-Back Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↑
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Tip: Use a relaxed, slightly dragging tempo to capture the song’s sleepy feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E C#m
When I wake up early in the morning
A
Lift my head, I’m still yawning
E
When I’m in the middle of a dream
C#m A
Stay in bed, float up stream (float up stream)
 

Chorus

 
E C#m
Please, don’t wake me, no, don’t shake me
A E
Leave me where I am, I’m only sleeping
 

Verse 2

 
E C#m
Everybody seems to think I’m lazy
A
I don’t mind, I think they’re crazy
E C#m
Running everywhere at such a speed
A E
Till they find there’s no need (there’s no need)
 

Chorus

 
E C#m
Please, don’t wake me, no, don’t shake me
A E
Leave me where I am, I’m only sleeping
 

Bridge

 
E C#m
Keeping an eye on the world going by my window
A
Taking my time
E C#m
Lying there and staring at the ceiling
A
Waiting for a sleepy feeling
 

Verse 3

 
E C#m
When I wake up early in the morning
A
Lift my head, I’m still yawning
E
When I’m in the middle of a dream
C#m A
Stay in bed, float up stream (float up stream)
 

Chorus

 
E C#m
Please, don’t wake me, no, don’t shake me
A E
Leave me where I am, I’m only sleeping
 

Practice tip: Master the C#m to A transition, as it’s central to the verse and chorus; practice it slowly before incorporating the lazy strum pattern.

Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Btap to play
Key
E Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Em · Am · G · C · B

I’m Only Sleeping Chords – Mandolin

The Beatles’ dreamy and lethargic ode to staying in bed. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.

Laid-Back Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↑
12345678

Tip: Use a relaxed, slightly dragging tempo to capture the song’s sleepy feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E C#m
When I wake up early in the morning
A
Lift my head, I’m still yawning
E
When I’m in the middle of a dream
C#m A
Stay in bed, float up stream (float up stream)
 

Chorus

 
E C#m
Please, don’t wake me, no, don’t shake me
A E
Leave me where I am, I’m only sleeping
 

Verse 2

 
E C#m
Everybody seems to think I’m lazy
A
I don’t mind, I think they’re crazy
E C#m
Running everywhere at such a speed
A E
Till they find there’s no need (there’s no need)
 

Chorus

 
E C#m
Please, don’t wake me, no, don’t shake me
A E
Leave me where I am, I’m only sleeping
 

Bridge

 
E C#m
Keeping an eye on the world going by my window
A
Taking my time
E C#m
Lying there and staring at the ceiling
A
Waiting for a sleepy feeling
 

Verse 3

 
E C#m
When I wake up early in the morning
A
Lift my head, I’m still yawning
E
When I’m in the middle of a dream
C#m A
Stay in bed, float up stream (float up stream)
 

Chorus

 
E C#m
Please, don’t wake me, no, don’t shake me
A E
Leave me where I am, I’m only sleeping
 

Practice tip: Master the C#m to A transition, as it’s central to the verse and chorus; practice it slowly before incorporating the lazy strum pattern.

Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Btap to play
Key
E Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Em · Am · G · C · B

I’m Only Sleeping Chords – Harmonica

The Beatles’ dreamy and lethargic ode to staying in bed. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.

Laid-Back Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↑
12345678

Tip: Use a relaxed, slightly dragging tempo to capture the song’s sleepy feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
E C#m
When I wake up early in the morning
A
Lift my head, I’m still yawning
E
When I’m in the middle of a dream
C#m A
Stay in bed, float up stream (float up stream)
 

Chorus

 
E C#m
Please, don’t wake me, no, don’t shake me
A E
Leave me where I am, I’m only sleeping
 

Verse 2

 
E C#m
Everybody seems to think I’m lazy
A
I don’t mind, I think they’re crazy
E C#m
Running everywhere at such a speed
A E
Till they find there’s no need (there’s no need)
 

Chorus

 
E C#m
Please, don’t wake me, no, don’t shake me
A E
Leave me where I am, I’m only sleeping
 

Bridge

 
E C#m
Keeping an eye on the world going by my window
A
Taking my time
E C#m
Lying there and staring at the ceiling
A
Waiting for a sleepy feeling
 

Verse 3

 
E C#m
When I wake up early in the morning
A
Lift my head, I’m still yawning
E
When I’m in the middle of a dream
C#m A
Stay in bed, float up stream (float up stream)
 

Chorus

 
E C#m
Please, don’t wake me, no, don’t shake me
A E
Leave me where I am, I’m only sleeping
 

Practice tip: Master the C#m to A transition, as it’s central to the verse and chorus; practice it slowly before incorporating the lazy strum pattern.