Key: E
Introduction:
Em9 C
I couldn't sleep last night
G B7 B7/A Em9
I laid awake and wished you were here
C G
I wished that I had more time to make more mistakes
B7 B7/A
I'd make them louder and clearer
C B7/D# G
I couldn't sleep last night
C B7/D# G A7/C#
It wasn't for my lack of trying
C B7/D# G A7/C# C A7/C#
I just couldn't sleep last night___
D C
Not a light was on
Bm7 A#m7 Am7 G A7/C#(riff)
While I held this song in mind of you
C B7/D# G
And what you do, what you do to me
Em9 C
I even followed the rules
G B7 B7/A Em9
I closed my eyes I didn't move
C
If I was only stronger I wish that I was stronger here
G
Referring to my heartsong dear
B7 B7/A
Cause this day will be the longest of the year
Chorus
C B7/D# G
I couldn't sleep last night
C B7/D# G A7/C#
I just couldn't get it right
C B7/D# G A7/C# C A7/C#
I just couldn't sleep last night___
D C Bm7 Am7
By the light of day may my dreams be waiting
bridge
C7M
In time
Bm7 A#m7/ Am7(quick
In due time
B7/D# F#7M
I will rest my thoughts of you
solo
Em9 C
Could I be more lucky than I've grown to be just knowing that I know her
G B7 B7/A
Why shouldn't I show her all the wise of getting older
Em9 C
Could she be more perfect in perfection her reflection is casting
G B7 B7/A
Well that's the last thing I'm ever asking
C B7/D# G
I couldn't sleep last night
C B7/D# G A7/C#
I just couldn't get it right
C B7/D# G A7/C# C A7/C#
I just couldn't sleep last night___
outro
A7/C#(riff) G
This is the longest day of the year