COMPOSER: Tim O?Brien
View chords used in this chart
Riff 1:
D
e|---------------------------------------------------|
b|--7-7-8-7-7-------7-10-8-7-------------------------|
G|--7---------9-7-9----------9-7-6\2-2-2-2-4-2-0-4-2-|
D|--0------------------------------------------------|
A|---------------------------------------------------|
E|---------------------------------------------------|
Riff 2:
A
e|--------------------------------------------------|
b|--5-5-7-5-5-------5-7-8-7-5-----------------------|
G|--6---------7-6-7-----------6p7h6\2-2-2-4-2-0-4-2-|
D|--7-----------------------------------------------|
A|--0-----------------------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------------------------|
D A G A
I?m happy to roam I can find my way to the mountains and the ocean foam.
(Riff 1)
A D G A
But if I had a map to show me the way to your heart dear I?d follow it home.
(Riff 2)
D A G A
Making my way through the dim lit streets of the old town - nowhere to go.
(Riff 1)
A D G A
Wanderin? with the sea wind in my hair I never slow down - I miss you so.
(Riff 2)
CHORUS:
Bm A G Em D
HOLD TO A DREAM - CARRY IT UP AND DOWN
Bm A G Em D
FOLLOW A STAR - SEARCH THE WORLD AROUND
Bm A G Em D
HOLD TO A DREAM - CARRY IT CLOSE TO ME
D
I?M FROZEN IN TIME
A G F#m Em D Riff 1 Riff 2
YOUR LOVE WILL SET ME FREE.
D A G A
The rain outside is beating down, I?m here at home - all alone.
(Riff 1)
A D G A
We used to stay so warm inside, now a night like this - It chills my bones.
(Riff 2)
-CHORUS-
Solo 1(banjo) - Riff 1 - Solo 2 (banjo) - Riff 2 - Solo 3 (violin)
D A G A
I miss you darlin? more and more, I?m thinkin? - Thinkin? of you.
(Riff 1)
A D G A
Late at night lying in my sleep, I?m dreamin? - Dreamin? of you.
(Riff 2)
-CHORUS- (2x)
Transcribed by Oliver K. Reichl and Greg Saunders.
Mallorytown, Ontario - March,1998
oliver@taperecorder.ca
(remove "tape" for actual e-address)
How to play COMPOSER: Tim O?Brien
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.