Big Dreams
View chords used in this chart
[Chord Voicings]
Dm/A - 5 5 7 7 6 5
Am - x 0 2 2 1 0 (or 5 7 7 5 5 5 which is easier)
Em - x 7 9 9 8 7
Fm/C - 8 8 10 10 9 8
Only strum F/C once.
[Intro]
Dm/A
[Verse 1]
Dm/A
Am
Em Em
Rolls on his own, but he's got big dreams
Dm/A Am
I've seen all the shit he's seen
Em Fm/C
Never had a dad, he's only 15
Am Dm/A
Mid-teens, big dreams
Em
Could have played for all the big teams
Dm/A Am
Could've been a star in all the big leagues
Em Fm/C
Young brother will you please believe
Dm/A
Big dreams
Am
Big dreams
Em Em
Rolls on his own, but he's got big dreams
Dm/A Am
I've seen all the shit he's seen
Em Fm/C
Never had a dad, he's only 15
Am Dm/A
Mid-teens, big dreams
Em Em
Could have played for all the big teams
Dm/A Am
Could've been a star in all the big leagues
Em Fm/C
Young brother will you please believe
[Chorus]
e|-------------------------------|
B|-------------------------------|
G|--7-5--------------------------|
D|------7----5-7----5-7----5-7---|
A|--------------7------7-7----77-|
E|-------------------------------|
Dm/A
Oh, no!
Am
You spoke to me
Em Em
Things weren't going how they supposed to be
Dm/A Am
But I know there's supposed to be
Em Em Fm/C
I've been keeping your word so close to me
Dm/A
Oh, no!
Am
You spoke to me
Em Em
Things weren't going how they supposed to be
Dm/A Am
But I know there's supposed to be
Em Em Fm/C
I've been chilling back, living so comfortably
[Verse 2]
Dm/A Am
We've been stuck sitting frozen in your old way
Em Em
He could never quit, he had to go the whole way
Dm/A Am
You've got to put in work to be the one and only
Em Em Dm/A
I had to tell myself I was the one and only
Am Em
It's been seven days, the same clothes
Em Dm/A
And I think it's taking its toll
Am Em
I don't wanna have to siphon that dough
Em Fm/C
I'll never lose my grip and control
[Chorus]
Dm/A
Oh, no!
Am
You'spoke to me
Em Em
Things weren't going how they supposed to be
Dm/A Am
But I know there's supposed to be
Em Em Fm/C
I've been keeping your word so close to me
Dm/A
Oh, no!
Am
You spoke to me
Em Em
Things weren't going how they supposed to be
Dm/A Am
But I know there's supposed to be
Em Em Fm/C
I've been chilling back, living so comfortably
[Bridge]
Dm/A Am Em Em
I've been trying to tell you that I think you should try it
Dm/A Am Em Em Fm/C
I've been dying to tell you that I think you should try it
Dm/A
Cause you know
Am Em
You know, you know that it's something different
Dm/A
'Cause you know
Am Em Fm/C
You know, you know that it's something different
[Chorus]
Dm/A
Oh, no!
Am
You spoke to me
Em Em
Things weren't going how they supposed to be
Dm/A Am
But I know there's supposed to be
Em Em Fm/C
I've been keeping your word so close to me
Dm/A
Oh, no!
Am
You spoke to me
Em Em
Things weren't going how they supposed to be
Dm/A Am
But I know there's supposed to be
Em Em
I've been chilling back, living so comfortably
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How to play Big Dreams
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm/A. 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.