Deep in a dream
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E E7+ E7 E6
I dim all the lights and I sink in my chair.
A A5+ A7/6 A7
The smoke from my cigrette climbs through the air.
Dalt D6 Dm7+ Dm6
The walls of my room fade a - way in the blue,
Bm7 Bm7-5 E7
And I'm deep in a dream of you.
E E7+ E7 E6
The smoke makes a stairway for you to descend;
A A5+ A7/6 A7
You come to my arms, may this bliss never end,
Dalt D6 Dm7+ Dm6
For we love anew just as we used to do
D9 E7 A
When I'm deep in a dream of you.
Bridge:
C Am Dm7 G7
Then from the ceiling, sweet music comes stealing;
C Gdim Dm7 G7
We glide through a lover's refrain;
C Am Dm7 G7
You're so appealing that I'm soon revealing
C Gdim Dm7 G7
My love for you over again.
E E7+ E7 E6
My cigarette burns me, I wake with a start;
A A5+ A7/6 A7
My hand isn't hurt, but there's pain in my heart.
Dalt D6 Dm7+ Dm6
Awake or asleep, ev'ry mem'ry I'll keep
D9 E7 A
Deep in a dream of you.
How to play Deep in a dream
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.