Cape Breton Dream
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Intro
G G G F D Em C D G
[Verso 1]
G Em C D G
Each night in a dream Cape Breton I see
G F D
Where the mountains and valleys spill mist on the sea
G F D
Where music is calling through sunlight it's song
Em C D G
And the farmer is waking the sky up for dawn
[Refrão]
G F D
Oh it's sweet as the heather and rough as red wine
Em C D G
Where the music runs fiddles and pipes through my mind
[Verso 2]
Em C D G
From Bras D'or Margaree Inverness Ingonish
G F D
The Farmers are plowing and nets glint with fish
G F D
Kitchens are smelling of fresh homemade bread
Em C D G
And children are playing along the Cape Head
[Refrão]
G F D
Oh it's sweet as the heather and rough as red wine
Em C D G
Where the music runs fiddles and pipes through my mind
[Verso 3]
Em C D G
An old man runs rosin along the bow's strand
F D
His fiddle awaits the light touch of his hand
F D
The sun goes behind the mountains to leave
Em C D G
And the bagpies are waiting til nighttime to breathe
[Refrão]
G F D
Oh it's sweet as the heather and rough as red wine
Em C D G
Where the music runs fiddles and pipes through my mind
{Chrous}
G F D
Oh it's sweet as the heather and rough as red wine
Em C D G
Where the music runs fiddles and pipes through my mind
Outro
G F D G Em C D G
How to play Cape Breton Dream
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.