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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "I’m Only Sleeping"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Em, Am, G, C and B.
Is "I’m Only Sleeping" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "I’m Only Sleeping" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "I’m Only Sleeping"?
It was written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and released in 1966.
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "I’m Only Sleeping"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Em, Am, G, C and B.
Is "I’m Only Sleeping" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "I’m Only Sleeping" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "I’m Only Sleeping"?
It was written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and released in 1966.
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Btap to play
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "I’m Only Sleeping"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Em, Am, G, C and B.
Is "I’m Only Sleeping" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "I’m Only Sleeping" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "I’m Only Sleeping"?
It was written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and released in 1966.
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Btap to play
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)
↓↑↓↑↑
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "I’m Only Sleeping"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Em, Am, G, C and B.
Is "I’m Only Sleeping" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "I’m Only Sleeping" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "I’m Only Sleeping"?
It was written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and released in 1966.
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Btap to play
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "I’m Only Sleeping"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Em, Am, G, C and B.
Is "I’m Only Sleeping" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "I’m Only Sleeping" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "I’m Only Sleeping"?
It was written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and released in 1966.
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Btap to play
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "I’m Only Sleeping"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Em, Am, G, C and B.
Is "I’m Only Sleeping" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "I’m Only Sleeping" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "I’m Only Sleeping"?
It was written by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and released in 1966.