Now playing
Sleep Away Your Troubles
The story behind the song
"Sleep Away Your Troubles" captures a raw, intimate plea for comfort and presence in a moment of overwhelming pain. The lyrics speak to a desire for someone to stay close, even to "smother" the singer, as they grapple with something "too much for me to bear." It’s a song about leaning on another, hoping they'll never leave, while they themselves find peace in sleep. This tender, minimal pop song comes from The Softies, the duo of Rose Melberg and Jen Sbragia, known for their stripped-down approach to music. It holds a feeling of vulnerability and deep reliance on another's steadying presence.
🎸 Tips from players
Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.
Chord Book
670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com
Sleep Away Your Troubles
by The Softies
Chords in this song · guitar
Get the free app — iPhone: The Chord Book on the App Store · Android: Free Chords on Google Play
Lyrics and compositions © their respective songwriters and publishers. Free for personal practice.
About Sleep Away Your Troubles Chords by The Softies
Learn how to play Sleep Away Your Troubles by The Softies with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Sleep Away Your Troubles chords”, “Sleep Away Your Troubles guitar chords”, or “The Softies Sleep Away Your Troubles 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 Sleep Away Your Troubles chords and for experienced players who want accurate Sleep Away Your Troubles lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Cmaj7, Dm, G, E7, F, C.
FAQ — Sleep Away Your Troubles by The Softies
How do I play "Sleep Away Your Troubles" by The Softies on guitar?
Open the free chords for "Sleep Away Your Troubles" by The Softies on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.
Are the chords for "Sleep Away Your Troubles" by The Softies free?
Yes. The chords for "Sleep Away Your Troubles" by The Softies are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.
Can I transpose "Sleep Away Your Troubles" to a different key?
Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Sleep Away Your Troubles" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.
Can I see chord diagrams for "Sleep Away Your Troubles"?
Yes. Tap any chord in "Sleep Away Your Troubles" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.
Is "Sleep Away Your Troubles" easy to play on guitar?
Many players learn "Sleep Away Your Troubles" by The Softies with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Softies below.
What key is "Sleep Away Your Troubles" in?
The chords for "Sleep Away Your Troubles" show the original chord names (including Cmaj7, Dm, G, E7, F, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.