Im Only Sleeping is a song by the Beatles written by John Lennon, but credited to the Lennon/McCartney partnership. It was inspired by Lennons penchant for sleeping late. The track is notable for its innovative sound, particularly the backward guitar solo.
Key: Em
EmAmGCGB7 When I wake up early in the morning, lift my head I'm still yawning. EmAmGCGCAm7 When I'm in the middle of a dream, stay in bed float upstream.
GAm7Bm7Am7 Please don't wake me no don't shake me leave me where I am C7M I'm only sleeping EGBG
EmAmGCGB7 Everybody seems to think I'm lazy, I don't mind I think they're crazy EmAmGCGCAm7 Running everywhere at such a speed 'til they find there's no need
GAm7Bm7Am7 Please don't spoil my day I'm miles away and after all C7M I'm only sleeping EGBGEmEGBE
F7ME7AmAm7/G Keeping an eye on the world going by my window, F7M Taking my time EmAmGCGB7 Lying there and staring at the ceiling, waiting for a sleepy feeling EmAmGCGCAm
GAm7Bm7Am7 Please don't spoil my day I'm miles away and after all C7MEm I'm only sleeping
F7ME7AmAm7/G Keeping an eye on the world going by my window, F7M Taking my time
EmAmGCGB7 When I wake up early in the morning, lift my head I'm still yawning. EmAmGCGCAm7 When I'm in the middle of a dream, stay in bed float upstream.
GAm7Bm7Am7 Please don't wake me no don't shake me leave me where I am C7M I'm only sleeping EGBEEm