Sleeping at Last – East (Guitar Tab)

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I originally learned this song by ear on piano and, while at school, i decided i wanted to transpose it into a guitar tab because it hadnt been done yet. (this is also my first tab, so leave plenty of reviews)

[Intro]
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[Verse]
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1. I set out to rule the world 2. no mountain dared stand in my way 3. The tide is brave but always retreats 4. my kingdom towers above it all

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1. with only a paper sheild 2. even the ocean trembles 3. even the sand it cowers 4. while i sleep safe and sound

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1. and a wooden sword 2. in my wake 3. under my feet 4. in my cardboard walls [Chorus] G Am Em F Now I bear little resemblance to the king I once was G Am Em F I bear little resemblance to the king I could become G Am Em Maybe paper is paper, maybe kids will be kids- G Am Em F Lord, I want to remember how to feel like I did

[Verse 2]
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1. So I draw my sword with the morning sun 2. The clouds march on, on my command 3. The trees bow down and give their leaves

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1. and summon the moon as soon 2. Even the rain, it falls 3. I humbly accept their

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1. as the day is done 2. according to plan 3. offerings of peace

[Bridge]
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1. the years wore on 2. and changed my heart 3. the leading role 4. for a smaller part

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4. for a smaller part [Chorus] G Am Em F Now I bear little resemblance to the king I once was G Am Em F I bear little resemblance to the king I could become G Am Em Maybe paper is paper, maybe kids will be kids- G Am Em F Lord, I want to remember how to feel like I did

[Outro]
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                I set out to rule the world

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with only a paper sheild

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 and a wooden sword