Biography:
Teitur Lassen, from Hoyvík, Faroe Islands, first came to the attention of the world with the release of his 2003 debut album Poetry & Aeroplanes, which won him rave reviews.
He concentrates on creating inspiring melodies and gentle but finely observed, often wry and quirkily observant lyrics. Since the release of his debut album, he has toured non-stop.
In 2006, in between performing at many major European festivals, Teitur started to record his second album.
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Sleeping with the lights on
Teitur
Ok, take a little time to get an overview over the chords,
cause the names aren't all correct. Its easier to play the song,
than understanding it. Good Luck! Any suggestions, addings, comment,
or other, DO email me on: [email protected]
Capo fret 4 (all chords relative to capo)
C: 01023x
Csus*: 03023x
C*: 31023x
Am: 01220x
Am7: 01020x
F: 112331
Fsus: 113331
Dm: 1320xx
Dm*: 1300xx
C/G: 010233
C/F* 01033x
Intro: C - Csus* - C - C* - C - Csus* - C x2
Verse 1
C Csus* C C* C Csus* C Am Am7
I've been haunted by this old ghost before
C Csus* C C* C Csus* C Am Am7
I want to hear your voice you know it's been so long
F Fsus F Fsus Dm Dm* Dm Dm*
Like a dancing wave you balance on the shore
F C/G C/F* C/G C/F*
It would feel so good to see your face again
Chorus
C/G C/F* C/G
I still sleep with the lights on
C/F* C/G
I still stay up late alone
Am C/G F
I still love another one
C/G C/F* C/G
I still sleep with the lights on
Verse 2(same chords as 1)
We both understand we got no way back
Our love was strange in a strange land
We got broken wings we were bound to fall
Until the sun comes up you can hold my hand
Chorus
Verse 3(same chords as 1)
Feel like waking up in your house some day
Or eating of your hand like a bird astray
But nothing's gonna change, we'll still be the same
We've said what's to say, nothing's buried no where
Chorus
Teitur
Ok, take a little time to get an overview over the chords,
cause the names aren't all correct. Its easier to play the song,
than understanding it. Good Luck! Any suggestions, addings, comment,
or other, DO email me on: [email protected]
Capo fret 4 (all chords relative to capo)
C: 01023x
Csus*: 03023x
C*: 31023x
Am: 01220x
Am7: 01020x
F: 112331
Fsus: 113331
Dm: 1320xx
Dm*: 1300xx
C/G: 010233
C/F* 01033x
Intro: C - Csus* - C - C* - C - Csus* - C x2
Verse 1
C Csus* C C* C Csus* C Am Am7
I've been haunted by this old ghost before
C Csus* C C* C Csus* C Am Am7
I want to hear your voice you know it's been so long
F Fsus F Fsus Dm Dm* Dm Dm*
Like a dancing wave you balance on the shore
F C/G C/F* C/G C/F*
It would feel so good to see your face again
Chorus
C/G C/F* C/G
I still sleep with the lights on
C/F* C/G
I still stay up late alone
Am C/G F
I still love another one
C/G C/F* C/G
I still sleep with the lights on
Verse 2(same chords as 1)
We both understand we got no way back
Our love was strange in a strange land
We got broken wings we were bound to fall
Until the sun comes up you can hold my hand
Chorus
Verse 3(same chords as 1)
Feel like waking up in your house some day
Or eating of your hand like a bird astray
But nothing's gonna change, we'll still be the same
We've said what's to say, nothing's buried no where
Chorus
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