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Before I Sleep

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#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE---------------------------------#
#This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the #
#song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research. #
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------##
#
#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE---------------------------------#
#This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the #
#song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research. #
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------#
Date: Tue, 26 Nov 1996 20:02:57 EST
From: Brian F Mojica <bmojica@juno.com>
Subject: TAB: BEFORE I SLEEP by Mazzy Star
Before I Sleep
(Sandoval/Roback)
from the album "She Hangs Brightly"
tabbed by Brian Mojica <BMojica@juno.com>
lyrics courtesy of Kevin Jenkins
          E        E
(FROM LOW  TO HIGH ):
A
    X02220
D/F#
 XX4232
E
    022100
Am7
  X02010
A   D/F#   A   D/F#   A
   D/F#
If it's
      A
The truth
       Am7       A
That's all I know
  D/F#       A
I look for you
     D
And just say
      A
I know
Am7   A   E   A
     D
The lie
      A
That was
    D
Is now
     A
The last
      E
I'll go
       Am7   A
For you
   D        A
Before I sleep
   Am7      A    E
I hear you say
     A   E
         (pause)
You say
A   D   A
    D
I stay
          A
Near the edge
     Am7      A
And waste my time
      E        A
Just waste my time
D   A   D   A

Before I Sleep chords and lyrics

Free chords for Before I Sleep by Mazzy Star. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE---------------------------------#
#This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the #
#song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research. #
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------##
#
#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE---------------------------------#
#This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the #
#song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research. #
#------------------------------------------------------------------------------#
Date: Tue, 26 Nov 1996 20:02:57 EST
From: Brian F Mojica 
Subject: TAB: BEFORE I SLEEP by Mazzy Star
Before I Sleep
(Sandoval/Roback)
from the album "She Hangs Brightly"
tabbed by Brian Mojica 
lyrics courtesy of Kevin Jenkins
(FROM LOW E TO HIGH E):
A    X02220
D/F# XX4232
E    022100
Am7  X02010
A   D/F#   A   D/F#   A
Am7   A   E   A
A   D   A
D   A   D   A

Before I Sleep Chords by Mazzy Star

Learn how to play Before I Sleep by Mazzy Star with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Before I Sleep chords”, “Before I Sleep guitar chords”, or “Mazzy Star Before I Sleep 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 Before I Sleep chords and for experienced players who want accurate Before I Sleep lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, E, A, D/F#, Am7, D.

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Many players learn "Before I Sleep" by Mazzy Star with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Mazzy Star below.

What key is "Before I Sleep" in?

The chords for "Before I Sleep" show the original chord names (including F, E, A, D/F#, Am7, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.