[Intro] Eb Eb7 G [Verse] Eb I used to walk past your house Eb7 Every night, I'd look up at you window G The light was on I saw your silhouette on the blind Eb Do you think of me? Eb7 Do I ever cross your mind? G Do I ever cross your mind? [Pre-Chorus] D Although we only met one time G I can't forget the feeling Bm that came over me Am I like to think that D Em we could be together forever (Forever, forever, forever) [Instrumental] Cm Bb F [Chorus] Cm As you lie across your bed, am I there inside your head? C Bb C F As you lie there, as you lie there Cm In the room beyond the blind, do I ever cross your mind? C Bb As you lie there, C F G oh, as you lie there (Yeah) [Verse] Eb I used to walk, I used to walk Eb Every night, I walk by your window Eb7 Am I there inside your head? G In every book you've ever read Eb Front and centre on your screen Eb7 In every film you've ever seen G As you lie there, do I ever cross your mind? (Do I ever cross your mind?) [Pre-Chorus] D I like to fantasise I'm something in your eyes G Bm 'Cause that would mean the world to me Am Just say the word and D Em we can be together forever Cm (Forever, forever, forever) [Chorus] Bb Yeah, yeah, yeah F Yeah, yeah, yeah Cm As you lie across your bed, am I there inside your head? C Bb C F As you lie there, as you lie there (As you lie there) Cm In the room beyond the blind (Beyond the blind), do I ever cross your mind? (Do I ever cross your mind?) C Bb As you lie there (Lie there), C F oh, as you lie there (Lie there) [Bridge] E Doo-doo-doo, doo Doo-doo-doo, doo E Doo-doo-doo, doo Doo-doo-doo, doo A Doo-doo-doo, doo Doo-doo-doo, doo E Doo-doo-doo, doo Doo-doo-doo, doo A Doo-doo-doo, doo Doo-doo-doo, doo G Doo-doo-doo, doo B Doo-doo-doo, doo [Chorus] Cm Well, as you lie across your bed, am I there inside your head? C Bb As you lie there (Lie there), C F as you lie there (As you lie there) Cm In the room beyond the blind (Beyond the blind), do I ever cross your mind? (Do I ever cross your mind?) C Bb As you lie there (Lie there), baby, C F as you lie there (Lie there) Cm Oh, as you lie across the bed (Lie across the bed), am I there inside your head? (Am I there inside your head?) C Bb As you lie there, baby, C F as you lie there (As you lie there) Cm In the room beyond the blind (Beyond the blind), do I ever cross your mind? (Do I ever cross your mind?) C Bb As you lie there (Lie there), C F oh, as you lie there (Lie there) G Ooh, yeah Ooh, yeah Ooh, yeah, ah [Outro] D Although we only met one time G I can't forget the feeling Bm that came over me Am I like to think that D G F#m Em we could be together forever, ooh
Song Details
- Song: As You Lie There
- Artist: Paul McCartney
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Hey everyone! Today, we are diving into a wonderfully atmospheric and hidden gem from songwriting legend Paul McCartney with our complete As You Lie There chords guide. This track is a fantastic lesson in contrast. It beautifully mixes a moody, lingering verse structure with an incredibly bright, rhythmic “doo-doo-doo” bridge section that will really test your ability to switch up your playing dynamics on the fly.
Don’t let the somewhat long chord list scare you off! The song is actually structured around very intuitive changes. While navigating the transition between flat keys like Eb and Eb7 down to a bright G major can feel a little tricky at first, it is a brilliant exercise for building up your fretting-hand muscle memory. Learning the As You Lie There chords by Paul McCartney is an amazing way to practice shifting gears between soft, storytelling verses and highly energetic chord progressions. Grab your guitar, double-check that you are tuned up to Standard Tuning, and let’s start breaking down these changes step-by-step!
Chords Info
- Tunning: Standard(EADGBE)
- Chords: Eb, Eb7, G, D, Bm, Am, Em, Cm, Bb, F, C, E, A, B, F#m
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do I need for As You Lie There?
You need Eb, Eb7, G, D, Bm, Am, Em, Cm, Bb, F, C, E, A, B, F#m to play As You Lie There by Paul McCartney.
Do I need a capo for As You Lie There?
No capo is needed to play As You Lie There by Paul McCartney.
How hard is As You Lie There to play on guitar?
As You Lie There by Paul McCartney is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.