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Lately

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capo 2
I seem to find mysEelf talking to the powers that be 
Cawaking the shade and shadowed under tBowering trees 
Eadmiring the scene, inhaling fumes of flowers that breathe. 
Cjet lagged eyes are begging for an hBour to sleep 
although my bElood shot whites and iris's they never find any 
Cclock stops at times where the sun Bshine can blind many E  
although my eyes are heavy they wont be closing soon C  
cos i know that time waits for nobBody, I suppose its true E  
we make corrosive tunes with acid tabs and vocal booths C  
to see the flaBshing lights at photo shoots, we make our motive moves 
EI say what ever I feel to vent a rhymCe 
so i can still invent the lines and stBay close to the friends of mine 
Ecos we all rGecognise, real is what my father says 
Cand i'll be sticking to this phrase until I Bpass away 
Eoverworking, Gno sleep is just another way to die sloCw 
but i'll just keep goBing strong as ever, Cnever let my Deyes close 
I never sEleep 
when trouble steals thoughts from a rCestless mind for freeB, it could bEe, 
Eoh-Goh-oh-Coh
the tBimes i'm living in i never sEleep, when trouble steals thoughts from a 
Crestless mind for freeB, it could Ebe.. 

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Lately

by Ed Sheeran

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 2 (as written in this song)

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capo 2

I seem to find myself talking to the powers that be

C B

awaking the shade and shadowed under towering trees

admiring the scene, inhaling fumes of flowers that breathe.

C B

jet lagged eyes are begging for an hour to sleep

although my blood shot whites and iris's they never find any

C B E

clock stops at times where the sun shine can blind many

although my eyes are heavy they wont be closing soon

B E

cos i know that time waits for nobody, I suppose its true

we make corrosive tunes with acid tabs and vocal booths

to see the flashing lights at photo shoots, we make our motive moves

E C

I say what ever I feel to vent a rhyme

so i can still invent the lines and stay close to the friends of mine

E G

cos we all recognise, real is what my father says

C B

and i'll be sticking to this phrase until I pass away

E G C

overworking, no sleep is just another way to die slow

B C D

but i'll just keep going strong as ever, never let my eyes close

I never sleep

C B E

when trouble steals thoughts from a restless mind for free, it could be,

E G C

oh-oh-oh-oh

B E

the times i'm living in i never sleep, when trouble steals thoughts from a

C B E

restless mind for free, it could be..

About Lately Chords by Ed Sheeran

Learn how to play Lately by Ed Sheeran with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Lately chords”, “Lately guitar chords”, or “Ed Sheeran Lately 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 Lately chords and for experienced players who want accurate Lately lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, C, B, G, D.

FAQ — Lately by Ed Sheeran

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What key is "Lately" in?

The chords for "Lately" show the original chord names (including E, C, B, G, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.