[Intro]
| G | B7 | Em | C |
[Verse 1]
G B7 Em C
I read somewhere online that opposites attract
G B7 Em C
But I've been thinkin', we might be a little too different for that
G B7
You like your coffee hot, I want mine iced
Em C
You never listen to John Prine
G B7 Em C
You'd choose a city over two-lane Tennessee
[Chorus]
G B7 Em C
And that don't make you Mr. Wrong, but you're far from Mr. Right
G B7 Em C
'Cause I'm a glass of red fine wine and you're a bad idea on ice
G B7 Em C
It's good that we're so different, but when the day is done
G B7 Em
I sleep on my side
C
And you sleep with everyone
[Instrumental]
| G | B7 | Em | C |
[Verse 2]
G B7 Em C
I like my bed made and the smell of my own sheets
G B7 Em C
I bet you haven't slept in yours in weeks
G B7 Em
I'm sun-kissed tan and you can't stand the beach
C G
You like sour, I like sweet
B7 Em C
I call my mom and when yours calls you, you let it ring
[Chorus]
G B7 Em C
And that don't make you Mr. Wrong, but you're far from Mr. Right
G B7 Em C
'Cause I'm a glass of red fine wine and you're a bad idea on ice
G B7 Em C
It's good that we're so different, but when the day is done
G B7 Em
I sleep on my side
C G
And you sleep with everyone
B7 Em
Oh
C G B7 Em C
You sleep with everyone
[Bridge]
G B7 Em C
I heard from a friend of a friend you got with both of them
G B7 Em C
And their friends said the same, we're just different, that's okay
[Chorus]
G B7 Em C
And that don't make you Mr. Wrong, but you're far from Mr. Right
G B7 Em C
'Cause I'm a glass of red fine wine and you're a bad idea on ice
G B7 Em C
It's good that we're so different, but when the day is done
G B7 Em
I sleep on my side
C G
And you sleep with everyone
B7 Em
Oh
C G
You sleep with everyone
B7 Em C G
Literally everyone and I sleep on my side
How to play "Sleep On My Side" on guitar
[Intro and Verse Strumming]
- Start the song with the chord progression G, B7, Em, C. Use
a consistent strumming pattern of down and up strokes to
create a smooth rhythm.
- Maintain this strumming through the verses, focusing on the
storytelling aspect of the lyrics.
[Chorus Emphasis]
- The chorus should have a slightly more emphasized strumming
to reflect the song's emotional narrative.
- Pay attention to the lyric delivery, especially the contrast
portrayed in the comparisons, which is central to the song.
[Bridge Technique]
- The bridge introduces a narrative twist; strum softly here
to allow the words to stand out, reflecting the surprise and
gossip-like tone of the lyrics.
- Continue using the main chord progression, but with softer
dynamics.
[Outro]
- For the outro, return to the main strumming pattern, ending
the song on a reflective note.
- Let the final chords resonate, providing closure to the
narrative.
Common mistakes:
- Not adjusting the strumming dynamics between the verses and
the chorus. Ensure the emotional content is matched by the
playing intensity.
- Overlooking the importance of B7 transitions, which can add
a distinctive color to the song. Practice transitioning into
and out of B7 smoothly.
Song Facts and Artist Bio:
"Sleep On My Side" by Megan Moroney offers a witty, reflective
look at incompatibility in relationships through clever lyrical
comparisons. The song uses humor and insight to explore
personal differences that ultimately lead to a breakup. Megan
Moroney's music often features a blend of honesty and
introspection, wrapped in melodic country tunes that speak to
both the heart and the humor of complicated relationships.