WWW.AZCHORDS.COM | Smithereens - Behind The Wall Of Sleep Chords | Ver. 1
Absolutely great song by the Smithereens, and easy to play and sing. The chorus
could be subdivided more but this charts a solid course. There is some controvery
about the girl named. The right name is Jeannie Shrimpton, an "it girl" from the
Em G
She had hair like Jeannie Shrimpton back in 1965
Am Em
She had legs that never ended, I was halfway paralyzed
G
She was tall and cool and pretty and she dressed as black as coal
Am Em
If she asked me to I'd murder, I would gladly lose my soul
CHORUS:
G Em
Now I lie in bed and think of her
G Em
Sometimes I even weep
Am G Em
Then I dream of her behind a wall of sleep
Em G
Well she held a bass guitar and she was playing in a band
Am Em
And she stood just like Bill Wyman, now I am her biggest fan
G
Now I know I'm one of many who would like to be your friend
Am Em
And I've got to find a way to let you know I'm not one of them
[CHORUS]
Em G
Got your number from a friend of mine who lives in your home town
Am Em
Called you up to have a drink your roomate said you weren't around
G
Now I know I'm one of many who would like to be your friend
Am Em
And I've got to find a way to let you know I'm not like them
[CHORUS]
Am G Em
Behind a wall of sleep
Am G Em
Behind a wall of sleep
Am G Em
Behind a wall of sleep