Dead End Dreams
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Intro: Bb D# F G
Bb D# G F
Bb D# F G
Bb F
Verse:
D# F G
I don’t know how old I am,
D# F G
I don’t know if I’m grown up.
D# F G
I feel good when I hold your hand,
D# F G
But when you're gone it’s not enough.
D# F G
I’m busy trying to save my world,
D# F G
And making plans to see a girl.
D# F G
I’ll do both if I can
D# F G
And figure out how old I am.
Chorus:
Bb D# F G
I’ve got nothing to show for these dead end dreams.
Bb C D#
My heart will ache again, it seems.
Bb D# F G
Cause you’re not in my arms and all I want to do
D# F
is keep my promises to you They'll come true.
Intro: Bb D# F G
Bb D# G F
verse 2:
D# F G
I don’t know what to write to you,
D# F G
I don’t know what your dream boy sings.
D# F G
I don’t know what I’m addicted to,
D# F G
It’s at least a few different things…
D# F G
How could I save the world?
D# F G
Too busy trying to see a girl.
D# F G
I’ll do both if I can,
D# F
And figure out how old I am.
Chorus:
Bb D# F G
I’ve got nothing to show for these dead end dreams.
Bb C D#
My heart will ache again, it seems.
Bb D# F G
Cause you’re not in my arms and all I want to do
D# F
is keep my promises to you They'll come true.
Bb D# F G
I’ve got nothing to show for these dead end dreams.
Bb C D#
My heart will ache again, it seems.
Bb D# F G
Cause you’re not in my arms and all I want to do
D# F
is keep my promises to you They'll come true.
Bridge:
C D#
If there was any attempt to make ends meet
Bb F
I’ll meet you halfway (I'll meet you halfway there)
C D#
If there was any attempt to make ends meet
Bb F
I’ll meet you halfway (And you would tell me)
I’ve got nothing to show for these dead end dreams.
Bb (Hold)
My heart will ache again, it seems.
Cause you’re not in my arms
Bb F
And all I want to do is keep my promises to you.
Bb D# F G
Nothing to show for these
Bb C D#
Dead end dreams that constantly haunt me.
Bb D# F G
Nothing to show for these
Bb F
dead end dreams
Chorus:
Bb D# F G
I’ve got nothing to show for these dead end dreams.
Bb C D#
My heart will ache again, it seems.
Bb D# F G
Cause you’re not in my arms and all I want to do
D# F
is keep my promises to you They'll come true.
Intro: Bb D# F G
Bb D# G F
Bb D# F G
Bb F
How to play Dead End Dreams
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb. 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.