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Lullaby To Nightmares

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Verse 1:
AmHave you ever seen a Dbloody GeggEm  
AmGlass in hanDd lyinEmg up in bedG  
AmThat's the time to sing tDhis cowardly lullaGbyeEm  
AmAnd you ought Dto know why B7  
Chorus:
AmLullabye to nightmaresD  
GWhisper lowEm  
AmIn the nighDt where bat wGings flowEm  
AmThat's where all Dthe frightmares GgoEm  
AmWhen the elephants dDieB7  
AmWould you like tDo tryEm  
Fill:
AmBa ba ba ba baD  
AmBa ba ba ba baD  
AmBa ba ba ba baD  
D
Verse 2:
Have you ever heard the blackbird's song
Summer days all summer long
Underneath the shady tree
A shadow sitting next to me
And we stare at the sun
Chorus:
Lullabye to nightmares
Whisper low
In the night where bat wings flow
That's where all the frightmares go
When the elephants die
Would you like to try

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Lullaby To Nightmares

by They Might Be Giants

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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Verse 1:

Am D G Em

Have you ever seen a bloody egg

Am D Em G

Glass in hand lying up in bed

Am D G Em

That's the time to sing this cowardly lullabye

Am D B7

And you ought to know why

Chorus:

Am D

Lullabye to nightmares

G Em

Whisper low

Am D G Em

In the night where bat wings flow

Am D G Em

That's where all the frightmares go

Am D B7

When the elephants die

Am D Em

Would you like to try

Fill:

Am D

Ba ba ba ba ba

Am D

Ba ba ba ba ba

Am D

Ba ba ba ba ba

Verse 2:

Have you ever heard the blackbird's song

Summer days all summer long

Underneath the shady tree

A shadow sitting next to me

And we stare at the sun

Chorus:

Lullabye to nightmares

Whisper low

In the night where bat wings flow

That's where all the frightmares go

When the elephants die

Would you like to try

About Lullaby To Nightmares Chords by They Might Be Giants

Learn how to play Lullaby To Nightmares by They Might Be Giants with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Lullaby To Nightmares chords”, “Lullaby To Nightmares guitar chords”, or “They Might Be Giants Lullaby To Nightmares 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 Lullaby To Nightmares chords and for experienced players who want accurate Lullaby To Nightmares lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, D, G, Em, B7, A.

FAQ — Lullaby To Nightmares by They Might Be Giants

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What key is "Lullaby To Nightmares" in?

The chords for "Lullaby To Nightmares" show the original chord names (including Am, D, G, Em, B7, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.