I'll Sleep When I'm Dead (Bon Jovi song)

For other uses, see I'll Sleep When I'm Dead (disambiguation).

"I'll Sleep When I'm Dead"
Single by Bon Jovi
from the album Keep the Faith
Released	July, 1993
Format	CD single
Recorded	1992
Genre	Hard rock
Length	4:43
Label	Mercury
Writer(s)	Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Desmond Child
Producer	Bob Rock
Bon Jovi singles chronology
"In These Arms" (1993) "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead" (1993) "I Believe" (1993)

I'll Sleep When I'm Dead is a song by the rock band Bon Jovi. It was released as the 4th single off the 1992 album, Keep the Faith. It was written by Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora and Desmond Child. "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead" reached #17 on the UK Charts, #97 in the US and #29 on the Mainstream rock charts.

The Doors' lead singer Jim Morrison's grave was featured in the video clip.

Track listing

US release

1. "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead"
2. "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead (Live)"

UK release

1. "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead"
2. "Blaze Of Glory (Live)"
3. "Wild In The Streets (Live)"

Live performances

The driving drumbeat and catchy chorus of "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead" have made it a crowd favourite during live performances. It had the distinction of being one of the few Bon Jovi songs to be played at virtually every live concert since its introduction, until The Circle Tour in 2010. When played, it is often incorporated into a medley with a cover song inserted into the middle, such as Jumpin' Jack Flash by The Rolling Stones, or Papa Was a Rollin' Stone by The Undisputed Truth.

Concert footage of "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead" can be viewed on the Live From London and The Crush Tour DVDs.

Notes

• "Chart Data: Bon Jovi". Worldwide chart positions. http://www.mariah-charts.com/chartdata/PBonJovi.htm. Retrieved January 24, 2007.