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Daysleeper

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[Intro]
C   Cmaj7x4
[Verse]
CReceivCmaj7ing departmCent, Cmaj73 AM
CStaff Cmaj7cuts have sCocked Cmaj7up the overage
CDirectCmaj7ives are poCsted Cmaj7No call backs, complaints
CEverywCmaj7here is calCmCmaj7  
EbHong Kong is present, DmTaipei wakes up
FTalk of circadian Grhythm
[Chorus]
CI see todaDmy with a newAmsprint fEmrame
CMy night iDs colored hGeadache-grey
CDaysleeperDm, daysleeperAm  Em  
CdaysleeperD  G  
[Verse]
CThe buCmaj7ll and the Cbear Cmaj7  
Care maCmaj7rking their CterrCmaj7itories
CThey'rCmaj7e leading tChe blCmaj7ind
Cwith tCmaj7heir internCationCmaj7al glories
EbI('m the) screen, the Dmblinding light
FI('m the) screen, GI work at night
[Chorus]
CI see todaDmy with a newAmsprint fEmrame
CMy night iDs colored hGeadache-grey
CDaysleeperDm, daysleeperAm  Em  
CdaysleeperD  G  
[Instrumental]
Dsus4 Dsus4
[Bridge]
CI cried Cmaj7the other CnightCmaj7  
CI can't Cmaj7even say wChyCmaj7  
CflouresCmaj7cent, flat, CcaffeinCmaj7e lights
CIt's fuCmaj7rious balanCcingCmaj7  
[Verse]
EbI('m the) screen, the Dmblinding light
FI('m the) screen, GI work at night
[Chorus/Outro]
CI see todaDmy with a newAmsprint fEmrame
CMy night iDs colored hGeadache grey
CDon't wake DmmeAm  Em  
C(you're) sDo muchG  
CThe ocean Dmmachine is sAmet to niEmght
CI'll squeeDze into heaGven and Valentine
CMy bed is Dmpulling me, Amgravity, Emdaysleeper
CDaysleeper, Ddaysleeper, Gdaysleeper,
Cdaysleeper

The story behind the song

"Daysleeper" is a song by American alternative rock band R.E.M. It was released as the first single from their eleventh studio album Up. The song explores the disorientation and loss of identity experienced by a night shift worker, as seen from their point of view. Lead singer Michael Stipe developed the concept for the song after seeing a sign that read "daysleeper" on an apartment door in New York City.

AI-written from these sources:Daysleeper — Wikipedia ↗R.E.M. — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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About Daysleeper Chords by R.E.M.

Learn how to play Daysleeper by R.E.M. with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Daysleeper chords”, “Daysleeper guitar chords”, or “R.E.M. Daysleeper 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 Daysleeper chords and for experienced players who want accurate Daysleeper lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Cmaj7, Eb, Dm, F, G.

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