Beautiful Dream
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Intro
C Am F C G F
[Verso 1]
C Am
Well the song is sung and the road's been ridden
F C G F
And the things I've done stand like a prison
C Am
To have never loved was my greatest error
F C G F
And of deep regret, baby I'm the bearer
[Refrão]
Dm Am
But oh, to sleep; oh, to sleep!
F C G F
To lose myself in the Beautiful Dream
C Am F C G F
The Beautiful Dream
[Verso 2]
C Am
Now there was a time that I was connected
F C G F
And I walked the walk that the world expected
C Am
But along the tracks I derailed the trestle
F C G F
Now that demon doubt I'll forever wrestle
[Refrão]
Dm Am
But oh, to sleep; oh, to sleep!
F C G F
To lose myself in the Beautiful Dream
C Am F C G F
The Beautiful Dream
[Verso 3]
C Am
In the failing light I've often wondered
F C G F
When the angel comes to pull me under
C Am
Will this life get left behind me
F C G F
Or will these sins forever bind me?
[Refrão]
Dm Am
But oh, to sleep; oh, to sleep!
F C G F
To lose myself in the Beautiful Dream
C Am F C G F
The Beautiful Dream
How to play Beautiful Dream
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.