Big Dreams High Hopes
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Intro
Am G Am G
Am G Am G
When I was young I'd sit outside all night long and watch the lights
F C G
Of the big trucks on the highway rollin' on
Am G Am G
I wished that I was in a car drivin' fast, drivin' far,
F C G
And at seventeen that's ex- actly what I'd done
Bridge
F G
And to this day, I don't know why I'm restless
Am F G
I guess some hearts are simply born to run
[Refrão]F C G
Big dreams, high hopes
Am
They've led me through the hard times
F Em G
Like a north star shinin' showing me where to go
F G
They're what got this whole thing started
Am Em F
They're what keep this cowboy ridin' down the road
C G C
Big dreams, high hopes
Instrumental
Am G Am G
Am G Am G
I'm older and a little wiser now, a wide eyed boy who set out
F C G
To change the world is gone but not forgot- ten
Am G Am G
I still chase lights and wish on stars, that's what got that boy this far
F C Am
And still feels good, there ain't no point in stop- pin'
Bridge
F G
But even though I hardly ever catch 'em
Am F G
God, don't it just feel good to try
[Refrão]F C G
Big dreams, high hopes
Am
They've led me through the hard times
F Em G
Like a north star shinin' showing me where to go
F G
They're what got this whole thing started
Am Em F
They're what keep this cowboy ridin' down the road
C G C Am
Big dreams, high hopes
Bridge
F G
We're all out here tryin' to be hap- py
Am F G
To be happy all you really need is
[Refrão]F C G
Big dreams, high hopes
Am
They've led me through the hard times
F Em G
Like a north star shinin' showing me where to go
F G
They're what got this whole thing started
Am Em F
They're what keep this cowboy ridin' down the road
C G C F C G C
Big dreams, high hopes, big dreams, high hopes
How to play Big Dreams High Hopes
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.