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I Go To Sleep

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                I Go To Sleep - Kinks 
Intro:  G/F#-  G- G/F#  
GWhen I look up from my G/F#pillow I dream you are Emthere Dwith Emme.
GThough you are far away G/F#I know you'll always be Emnear Dto Emme.
I go to Bmsleep, F#sleep, and Emimagine that you're there Dwith Emme.
I go to Bmsleep, F#sleep, and Emimagine that you're there Dwith Emme.
Intro part: G/F# - G 
GI look around me and G/F#feel you are ever so Emclose Dto Emme.
GEach tear that flows from my G/F#eyes brings back memories of Emyou Dto Emme.
I go to Bmsleep, F#sleep, and Emimagine that you're there Dwith Emme.
I go to Bmsleep, F#sleep, and Emimagine that you're there with Emme.
EbI was wrong, I will cry, I will love you to the Bbday I die   
you alone you alone and no one else you no one Ebelse                                 
your were meant for Dme
Intro part: G/F# - G 
GWhen morning comes G/F#once more I have the loneliness Emyou Dleft  Emme.
GEach day drags by until G/F#finally night time descEmends Don Emme.   
I go to Bmsleep, F#sleep, and Emimagine that you're there Dwith Emme.
I go to Bmsleep, F#sleep, and Emimagine that you're there Dwith Emme.
outro:  G/F#-  G-    G/F#  
 Repeat and fade

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The story behind the song

"I Go To Sleep" is a song from The Kinks, an English rock band known for their influential sound and observational lyrics. The band, fronted by brothers Ray and Dave Davies, drew from diverse influences like R&B, rock and roll, music hall, folk, and country. This track, appearing on the album "Kinda Kinks," showcases their ability to craft evocative pieces. It plays like a quiet, reflective moment, perhaps a yearning for solace or escape.

AI-written from these sources:The Kinks — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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I Go To Sleep

by The Kinks

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G/F#

I Go To Sleep - Kinks

G/F# G G/F#

Intro: - -

G G/F# Em D Em

When I look up from my pillow I dream you are there with me.

G G/F# Em D Em

Though you are far away I know you'll always be near to me.

Bm F# Em D Em

I go to sleep, sleep, and imagine that you're there with me.

Bm F# Em D Em

I go to sleep, sleep, and imagine that you're there with me.

Intro part: G/F# - G

G G/F# Em D Em

I look around me and feel you are ever so close to me.

G G/F# Em D Em

Each tear that flows from my eyes brings back memories of you to me.

Bm F# Em D Em

I go to sleep, sleep, and imagine that you're there with me.

Bm F# Em Em

I go to sleep, sleep, and imagine that you're there with me.

Eb Bb

I was wrong, I will cry, I will love you to the day I die

you alone you alone and no one else you no one else

your were meant for me

Intro part: G/F# - G

G G/F# Em D Em

When morning comes once more I have the loneliness you left me.

G G/F# Em D Em

Each day drags by until finally night time descends on me.

Bm F# Em D Em

I go to sleep, sleep, and imagine that you're there with me.

Bm F# Em D Em

I go to sleep, sleep, and imagine that you're there with me.

G/F# G G/F#

outro: - -

Repeat and fade

About I Go To Sleep Chords by The Kinks

Learn how to play I Go To Sleep by The Kinks with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “I Go To Sleep chords”, “I Go To Sleep guitar chords”, or “The Kinks I Go To Sleep chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy I Go To Sleep chords and for experienced players who want accurate I Go To Sleep lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G/F#, G, Em, D, Bm, F#.

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What key is "I Go To Sleep" in?

The chords for "I Go To Sleep" show the original chord names (including G/F#, G, Em, D, Bm, F#). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.