Lying Awake

Q: How to play the easy chords for Lying Awake (Our Lady Peace)?

To play the Easy Chords for Lying Awake, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 3 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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Key: EB

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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tune Transposed: semitones

[Eb]I'm here to [Eb]wear you out
[Eb]I'm here to [Eb]watch you hide
[Eb]Nothing to [Eb]figure out
[Eb]I'm here to [Eb]watch you die
[Eb]Running away from [Eb]the breast of
[Eb]Your busy [Eb]giant healing machine
[Eb]Nobody left [Eb]in line
[Eb]No-one to [Eb]make you shine
[Eb]Running away from [Eb]the backs of opinions
[Eb]You've borrowed [Eb]and betrayed
[Eb]Lying awake
[Eb]Don't ask why you [Eb]should pay for this
[Eb]You mother
[Eb]Another
[Eb]A shameless abusing
[Eb]But this time [Eb]we're saving you
[Eb]I'm here to [Eb]break you down
[Eb]I'm here [Eb]to bury time
[Eb]Nothing to [Eb]talk about
[Eb]Nothing to [Eb]change my mind
[Eb]Running away from [Eb]the breast of
[Eb]Your busy [Eb]giant healing machine
[Eb]Lying awake
[Eb]Don't ask why you [Eb]should pay for this
[Eb]You mother
[Eb]Another
[Eb]A shameless abusing
[Eb]But this time [Eb]we're saving you
[Eb]♪
[Eb]Lying awake
[Eb]Don't ask why you [Eb]should pay for this
[Eb]You mother
[Eb]Another
[Eb]A shameless abusing
[Eb]But this time [Eb]we're saving you
[Eb]Lying awake
[Eb]Don't ask why you [Eb]should pay for this
[Eb]You mother
[Eb]Another
[Eb]A shameless abusing
[Eb]But this time [Eb]we're saving you

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key Eb (Eb Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 3

Chord Count 7 Unique Chords

Genre Canadian

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Lying Awake by Our Lady Peace is played in the key of Eb with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Eb (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Gm (iii) sebagai Mediant (Tonic/Pewarna), diikuti Bb (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti Ab (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Lying Awake by Our Lady Peace: sounding in Eb (Capo Fret 3, shape C) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in Eb (Capo on Fret 3 (played in C shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Eb, F, Bb) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Eb to C requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

I – C – iii – F – V – IV – Gb

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

Eb C Gm F

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

Bb Ab Gb

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key EB Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 3 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 3 transforms fingering into C, maintaining Eb sound without complex barre chords.

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Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of EB. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

I Eb Tonic

ii Fm Supertonic

iii Gm Mediant

IV Ab Subdominant

V Bb Dominant

vi Cm Submediant

vii° Ddim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: EB • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: I – C – iii – F – V – IV – Gb • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 3

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Lying Awake (Our Lady Peace)?

To play the Easy Chords for Lying Awake, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 3 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Lying Awake?

The original recording key for Lying Awake by Our Lady Peace is EB. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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