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Wait For Sleep chords by
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Key: E minor•
Intro 1
Am
Am

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Esus4
Esus4

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Em
Em

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Esus4
Esus4

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Am
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D
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Esus4
Esus4

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Em
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C
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Esus4
Esus4

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Verse 1
Esus4
Esus4

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Em
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C
C

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Standing by the window
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Bm
Bm
2

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Esus4
Esus4

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Eyes upon the moon
C
C

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Hoping that the memory
Am
Am

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Bm
Bm
2

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Will leave her spirit soon
Verse 2
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Bm
Bm
2

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She shuts the doors and lights
Em
Em

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and lays her body on the bed
C
C

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Am
Am

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Bm
Bm
2

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Where images and words are
Em
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C
C

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running deep
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Bm
Bm
2

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She has too much pride to pull
Em
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C
C

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the sheets above her head
Am
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Bm
Bm
2

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So quietly she lays and waits for sleep
Esus4
Esus4

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Em
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C
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Am
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Verse 3
Esus4
Esus4

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Em
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She stares at the ceiling and tries
C
C

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Bm
Bm
2

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Esus4
Esus4

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not to think
Em
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And pictures the chain she's been
C
C

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trying to link again
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Bm
Bm
2

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But the feeling is gone
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Bm
Bm
2

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And water can't cover
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C
C

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her memory
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Bm
Bm
2

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Em
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C
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And ashes can't answer her pain
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Bm
Bm
2

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God give me the power to take
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C
C

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breath from a breeze
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Bm
Bm
2

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And call life from a cold metal frame
Esus4
Esus4

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Verse 4
D
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C
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In with the ashes
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Or up with the smoke
C
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Bm
Bm
2

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from the fire
Asus4
Asus4

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With wings up in heaven
D
D

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C
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Or here, lying in bed
D
D

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C
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Palm of her hand to my head
D
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Em
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Now and forever curled
Bm
Bm
2

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In my heart and the heart of the world
Outro 1
C
C

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Esus4
Esus4

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Em
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Esus4
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C
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Am
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Esus4
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Em
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Chords

  • Am

  • Esus4

  • Em

  • D

  • C

  • Bm

    2

  • Asus4

Capo: No capo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Wait For Sleep?

The original key of Wait For Sleep by Dream Theater is E minor.

What are the main chords for Wait For Sleep?

The primary chords used in Wait For Sleep are Am, Esus4, Em, D, C, Bm.

Do I need a capo to play Wait For Sleep?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Wait For Sleep beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Am, Esus4, Em, D, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Wait For Sleep?

The tempo of Wait For Sleep is approximately 111 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Wait For Sleep?

You can easily change the key of Wait For Sleep using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Can I print the guitar chords for Wait For Sleep?

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Wait For Sleep. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Is there a tuner available for Wait For Sleep?

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Dream Theater.

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