Darn That Dream
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D B7 Em7 Edim
Darn that dream I dream each night
D F#7 G Gm7
You say you love me and you hold me tight
D F#7 Bm7 Gm7
But when I awake, you're out of sight
Em7 A7 A7/13- D Fdim A7
Oh, darn that dream
D B7 Em7 Edim
Darn your lips and darn your eyes
D F#7 G Gm7
They lift me high above the moonlit skies
D F#7 Bm7 Gm7
Then I tumble out of paradise
A7 A7/13- D
Oh, darn that dream
G Em7 Am7 A7 D7
Darn that one-track mind of mine
G7M G/B Am7 D9
It can't understand that you don't care
G E C A
Just to change the mood I'm in
D Cdim F7 A7
I'd welcome a nice, old nightmare
D B7 Em7 Edim
Darn that dream, and bless it, too
D F#7 G Gm7
Without that dream, I never would have you
D F#7 Bm7 Gm7
But it haunts me and it won't come true
G/B A7 A7/13- D
Oh, darn that dream
G/B A7 A7/13- D
Oh, darn that dream
How to play Darn That Dream
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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.