Belle and Sebastian - Asleep On A Sunbeam: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Asleep On A Sunbeam" on your guitar with our chord guide. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.

D                                           A
When the half light makes for a clearer view
Bm              G
Sleep a little more if you want to
     E                 A        G         D
But restlessness has seized me now, it's true
D                                            A
I could watch the dreams flicker in your eyes
Bm            G
Lying here asleep on a sunbeam
   E              G             A          G A
I wonder if you realise you fascinate me so

Think about a new destination
If you think you need inspiration
Roll out the map and mark it with a pin
I will follow every direction
Just lace up your shoes while I'm fetching
A sleeping bag, a tent

Chorus:
  G               A
Another summer's passing by
G              E           A
All I need is somewhere I feel
           G         F#
the grass beneath my feet
           G                  E
A walk on sand, a fire I can warm my hands
    A               D
My joy will be complete

I thought about a new destination
I'm never short of new inspiration
Roll out the map and mark it with a gin
Made my plans to conquer the country
I'm waiting for you to get out of your situation
With your job and with your life

All I need is somewhere
I feel the grass beneath my feet
A walk on sand, a fire I can warm my hands
My joy will be complete

Chorus


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Guitar Chord Diagrams

A

Guitar chord A

Bm

Guitar chord Bm

D

Guitar chord D

E

Guitar chord E

F#

Guitar chord F#

G

Guitar chord G

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "Asleep On A Sunbeam" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Asleep On A Sunbeam" by Belle and Sebastian.

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