Chasing Dreams
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C D
We gave up our dreams in spectacular fashion.
Em
I threw everything down the drain, so I'm asking
G
Where is my dignity?
D
I'm feeling guilty
(C)
I can't even sleep, no no.
G G*
And I just wanted you to know that
C D Em
I'm crazy, (crazy) but I thought maybe (maybe, maybe)
G
If you're still up for chasing dreams
D
I've got some space in my backseat
C D Em
And here lately (lately lately), I've been thinking
G D
And I just wanted you to know that you're the one worth changing for.
C
We're right back at it again.
D Em
I don't even know.
G
We've lost our purpose in this world,
C D Em G
'Cause causing pain's been the name of my game for so long that I don't even try to (explain.)
C D Em G
And what did I think was gonna happen when the walls came crashing down?
C D
So try to stop me, and say what you will,
Em G
But I'm through being pushed around.
Em G
And we all have struggles.
C
That much is clear.
D Em
We've come a long way to build something here,
G C
'Cause you're the one that I love and respect and revere
D
So I'm making this clear that
C D Em
I'm crazy, (crazy) but I thought maybe (maybe, maybe)
G
If you're still up for chasing dreams
D
I've got some space in my backseat
C D Em
And here lately (lately lately), I've been thinking
G D
And I just wanted you to know that you're the one worth changing for.
(Guitar Solo)
Em G
And we all have struggles.
C
That much is clear.
D Em
We've come a long way to build something here,
G C
'Cause you're the one that I love and respect and revere
D
So I'm making this clear that
C D
We gave up our dreams in spectacular fashion.
Em
I threw everything down the drain, so I'm asking
G
Where is my dignity?
D
I'm feeling guilty
(C)
I can't even sleep, no no.
G G*
And I just wanted you to know that
C D Em
I'm crazy, (crazy) but I thought maybe (maybe, maybe)
G
If you're still up for chasing dreams
D
I've got some space in my backseat
C D Em
And here lately (lately lately), I've been thinking
G D (*optional* one strum Em)
And I just wanted you to know that you're the one worth changing for.
How to play Chasing Dreams
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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.