Daydreaming
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D G A D G A
Early in the morning too hungover to go back to sleep
D G A D G A
Every sound is amplified, every light so dizzying.
G A
Listen for a while to the neighbors having sex
G A
Wishing I could lay my aching head upon your breast.
G G/F# A
Can't I dream another dream?
G A7 A
Can't I close my eyes and wander back to sleep?
D G Bm
But I'm daydreaming about you.
A G
I know that it's wrong.
D G Bm
That I'm daydreaming about you
A
Cuz I've b een daydreaming for so long.
G G/F# A D
D G A D G A
A Bloody Mary afternoon, waste my time out in the sun.
D G A D G A
Hum myself some melodies, maybe I can sing you one.
G A
Maybe I could find you sitting down at the cafe.
G A
Maybe I could join you at your table today.
G G/F# A
Can't I just get what I want?
G A7
Can't I be the man that steals away your heart?
D G Bm
But I'm daydreaming about you
A G.
I know that it's wrong.
D G Bm
That I'm daydreaming about you.
A
I've been daydreaming for so long.
G A D
Yeah, I've been daydreaming for so long.
D G A D G A
Later in the evening take the bus down and see the show.
D G A D G A
He'll be behind the bar. I'll get a beer, leave a tip and lay low.
G A
I'm just a kid that gets his drinks from you
G A
And stands around and doesn't have a clue.
G G/F# A
Can't I hold you close to me?
G A7 A
Can't I ever say to you just what I mean?
D G Bm
But I'm daydreaming about you.
A G
I know that it's wrong
D G Bm
That I'm daydreaming about you
A
Cuz I've been daydreaming for so long.
G G/F# A D
Oh yeah, I've been daydreaming for so long.
How to play Daydreaming
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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.