Chasing Daydreams
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Intro
C Cmaj9 Cmaj7 F
Wake up and smell the rain on a peaceful summer night
G F
Sip coffee, read a book and think about my life
C Cmaj9 Cmaj7 F
There's just so many things to do before I die
G F
And I will do them all with you right there by my side
F Am/E Dm Bb C
Well we started making plans together in our apartment beside the bar
F Am/E Dm
Imagining when she will not be there at our feet
Bb C
Our little friend until the end
Pre-verse
C Am F G (2x)
C
[Verso 1]
C F
Imagine for a second please that you are as tiny as me
Am G
Now pretnd you have to walk surrounded by feet
C F
Eventually I'll tak a nap and then maybe I'll grab a snack
Am G C Dm
But either way I still can't wait for someone to come home
F C
And life is so good
Dm F
When you're chasing daydreams
[Refrão]
C Am
And maybe somedays I get in the way, please know that I'm sorry
F G
I hope that they can see how much they mean to me
C Am
A day in the life of our sweet little angel
F G C
I don't know where we'd be without her loving kiss
[Verso 2]
C F
The sunshine makes it hard to leave the window where I like to sleep
Am G
I'll probably just lay here all day I know you're jealous
C F
The neighbors call to me and say, "I wish you could come out and play"
Am G C Dm
I guess that means I need to find a reason to go out
F C
And life is so good
Dm F
When you're chasing daydreams
[Refrão]
C Am
And maybe somedays I get in the way, please know that I'm sorry
F G
I hope that they can see how much they mean to me
C Am
A day in the life of our sweet little angel
F G
I don't know where we'd be without her loving kiss
Bridge
C Am F G C F
Outside, breathe in the air as I wander looking for somewhere to pass the time as clouds roll by
C Am F G C F
Its time, soon they will be home and then I finally can curl up and fall asleep in ecstasy
(Sometimes I just can not resist the lure of a carefree lazy day)
F
(One, two, one, two, three, four)
Outro
C Am
And maybe somedays I get in the way, please know that I'm sorry
F G
I hope that they can see how much they mean to me
C Am
A day in the life of our sweet little angel
F G
I don't know where we'd be without her loving kiss
C Am
A story of laughter (A story of laughter)
F G
I hope that they can see how much they mean to me
(A tale of enchantment)
C Am
A day in the life of (A day in the life of)
F G C
I don't know where we'd be without her loving kiss
(Our fuzzy little friend)
How to play Chasing Daydreams
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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.