Sleepwalker

Q: How to play the easy chords for Sleepwalker (Sammy Johnson)?

To play the Easy Chords for Sleepwalker, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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Sammy Johnson verified

Key: D

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[Intro]
[Dmaj7] [Bm7] [Em] [Em7] [Edim7]

[Dmaj7]I spend my [Bm7]days in the studio
[Em]Writing songs for [Em7]people I don't know
[Edim7]How did I [Dmaj7]end up being here?
[Bm7]To all my friends, [Em]for all they know
[Em7]I'm probably selling [Edim7]out every show
[Dmaj7]If only [Bm7]they knew
[Em]So, maybe I need [Em7]to take a break
[Edim7]Oh, maybe I [Dmaj7]need a holiday
[Bm7]'Cause this life is [Em]piling up on me
[Em7]I'm like a [Edim7]sleep, a sleepwalker
[Dmaj7]'Cause I, I'm [Bm7]living in a dream
[Em]I'm like a [Em7]sleep, a sleepwalker
[Edim7]'Cause I, I'm [Dmaj7]living in a dream
[Bm7]I'm living [Em]in a dream
[Em7](Sleep walk, [Edim7]sleepwalker, oh)
[Dmaj7](Sleep walk, sleepwalker)
[Bm7]Oh, I [Em]spend my days
[Em7]Up on [Edim7]the shelf
[Dmaj7]It gets kind of lonely [Bm7]all by myself (all by myself)
[Em]Mmm, I know you've [Em7]heard some things about me
[Edim7]But this life will make [Dmaj7]you go crazy, yeah, crazy
[Bm7]Oh, maybe I need [Em]to take a break
[Em7]Oh, maybe I [Edim7]need a holiday
[Dmaj7]'Cause this life is [Bm7]piling up on me
[Em]I'm like a [Em7]sleep, a sleepwalker (sleepwalker)
[Edim7]'Cause I, I'm [Dmaj7]living in a dream
[Bm7]I'm like a [Em]sleep, a sleepwalker
[Em7]'Cause I, I'm [Edim7]living in a dream
[Dmaj7]I'm living [Bm7]in a dream
[Em]I'm like a [Em7]sleep, a sleepwalker
[Edim7]Because I, I'm [Dmaj7]living in a dream
[Bm7]I'm like a [Em]sleep, a sleepwalker, yeah
[Em7]Because I, I'm [Edim7]living in a dream
[Dmaj7]I am living in a dream, [Bm7]oh, oh whoa, whoa, whoa yeah
[Em]I'm like [Em7]a sleep.
[Edim7]I'm like [Dmaj7]a sleepwalker

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Key D (D Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Advanced

Capo Position Capo Fret 2

Chord Count 11 Unique Chords

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Sleepwalker by Sammy Johnson is played in the key of D. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Dmaj7 (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Bm7 (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis), diikuti Em (ii) sebagai Supertonic (Subdominant/Penghubung), diikuti Em7 (ii) sebagai Supertonic (Subdominant/Penghubung), diikuti Bm (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis), diikuti A (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Sleepwalker by Sammy Johnson: sounding in D (Capo Fret 2, shape C) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in D (Capo on Fret 2 (played in C shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Fingering: 100% open chords (Dmaj7, Bm7, Em, Em7, Edim7) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Dmaj7 to Bm7 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 – vi – ii – ii° – vi – V – II – ♭vii – iii – iii°

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

Dmaj7 Bm7 Em Em7

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

Edim7 Bm A Emaj7 Cm7 F#m7 F#dim7

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

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key D Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 2 transforms fingering into C, maintaining D sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family D

Diatonic Matrix

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

I D Tonic

ii Em Supertonic

iii F#m Mediant

IV G Subdominant

V A Dominant

vi Bm Submediant

vii° C#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Advanced

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 11 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (Bm)

check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (Dmaj7, Edim7, Emaj7)

check_circle Capo on fret 2 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: D • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – vi – ii – ii° – vi – V – II – ♭vii – iii – iii° • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 2

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Sleepwalker (Sammy Johnson)?

To play the Easy Chords for Sleepwalker, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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

The original recording key for Sleepwalker by Sammy Johnson is D. 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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