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Judy Collins - Golden Slumbers
CAPO: 2nd Fret
[Verse 1]
Am7Once there was a way to get back Dmhomeward
G7Once there was a way to get back Chome
EmSleep pretty Amdarling do not Dmcry
G7And I will sing a lullaCby
[Chorus]
CGolden Fslumbers fill your Ceyes
Smiles aFwake you when you Crise
EmSleep pretty Amdarling do not Dmcry
G7And I will sing a lullaCby
[Verse 2]
Am7Once there was a way to get back Dmhomeward
G7Once there was a way to get back Chome
EmSleep pretty Amdarling do not Dmcry
G7And I will sing a lullaCby
[Chorus]
Golden Fslumbers fill your Ceyes
Smiles aFwake you when you Crise
EmSleep pretty Amdarling do not Dmcry
G7And I will sing a lullaCby
[Bridge]
CBoy, you're gonna to Gcarry that weight
Carry that weight a Clong time
Boy, you're gonna to Gcarry that weight
Carry that weight a Clong timeAm___
[Verse 3]
Am7Once there was a way to get back Dmhomeward
G7Once there was a way to get back Chome
EmSleep pretty Amdarling do not Dmcry
G7And I will sing a lullaCby
[Chorus]
Golden Fslumbers fill your Ceyes
Smiles aFwake you when you Crise
EmSleep pretty Amdarling do not Dmcry
G7And I will sing a lullaCby

All chords in this song (8)

The story behind the song

Judy Collins is known for her eclectic taste in music and the clarity of her voice, with a career spanning nearly seven decades. This song appears on her album Sings Lennon and McCartney, showcasing her interpretation of classic tunes. Playing this song, you channel Collins's renowned ability to bring a fresh, clear perspective to well-loved material.

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Golden Slumbers

by Judy Collins

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Am7

Judy Collins - Golden Slumbers

CAPO: 2nd Fret

[Verse 1]

Am7 Dm

Once there was a way to get back homeward

G7 C

Once there was a way to get back home

Em Am Dm

Sleep pretty darling do not cry

G7 C

And I will sing a lullaby

[Chorus]

C F C

Golden slumbers fill your eyes

F C

Smiles awake you when you rise

Em Am Dm

Sleep pretty darling do not cry

G7 C

And I will sing a lullaby

[Verse 2]

Am7 Dm

Once there was a way to get back homeward

G7 C

Once there was a way to get back home

Em Am Dm

Sleep pretty darling do not cry

G7 C

And I will sing a lullaby

[Chorus]

F C

Golden slumbers fill your eyes

F C

Smiles awake you when you rise

Em Am Dm

Sleep pretty darling do not cry

G7 C

And I will sing a lullaby

[Bridge]

C G

Boy, you're gonna to carry that weight

Carry that weight a long time

Boy, you're gonna to carry that weight

C Am

Carry that weight a long time___

[Verse 3]

Am7 Dm

Once there was a way to get back homeward

G7 C

Once there was a way to get back home

Em Am Dm

Sleep pretty darling do not cry

G7 C

And I will sing a lullaby

[Chorus]

F C

Golden slumbers fill your eyes

F C

Smiles awake you when you rise

Em Am Dm

Sleep pretty darling do not cry

G7 C

And I will sing a lullaby

About Golden Slumbers Chords by Judy Collins

Learn how to play Golden Slumbers by Judy Collins with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Golden Slumbers chords”, “Golden Slumbers guitar chords”, or “Judy Collins Golden Slumbers 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 Golden Slumbers chords and for experienced players who want accurate Golden Slumbers lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am7, Dm, G7, C, Em, Am.

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What key is "Golden Slumbers" in?

The chords for "Golden Slumbers" show the original chord names (including Am7, Dm, G7, C, Em, Am). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.