Im Only Sleeping, by The Beatles, was primarily written by John Lennon and credited to the Lennon-McCartney songwriting partnership. Recorded in 1966, the song reflects Lennons fascination with the dream world and his then-preference for staying in bed. The theme of the song is the reluctance to wake up and face the day, preferring the comfort of dreams instead. Musically, it is notable for George Harrisons innovative reversed guitar solo, giving ... See more [+] the song a unique sound.
Key: D#m
D#m
G#m
When I wake up early in the morning
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B
F#
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Lift my head, I'm still yawning
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G#m
When I'm in the middle of a dream
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B
F#
B
Stay in bed, and float up stream (float up stream)
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G#m
Please don't wake me, no don't shake me
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G#m
Leave me where I am
B7M
I'm only sleeping
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G#m
Everybody seems to think I'm lazy
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B
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A#7
I don't mind, I think they're crazy
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G#m
Running everywhere at such a speed
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B
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B
'Til they find, there's no need (there's no need)
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G#m
Please don't spoil my day
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G#m
I'm miles away, and after all
B7M
D#m
I'm only sleeping
C#m7
D#
Keeping an eye on the world going
D#7
G#m
G#m7
E
By my window taking my time
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G#m
Lying there and staring at the ceiling
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B
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A#7
Waiting for a sleepy feeling
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G#m
F#
)
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G#m
Please don't spoil my day
A#m
G#m
I'm miles away, and after all
B7M
D#m
I'm only sleeping
C#m7
D#
Keeping an eye on the world going
D#7
G#m
G#m7
E
By my window, taking my time
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G#m
When I wake up early in the morning
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B
F#
A#7
Lift my head, I'm still yawning
D#m
G#m
When I'm in the middle of a dream
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B
F#
B
I stay in bed, and float upstream (float upstream)