Don't Dream It's Over
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F7M
There is freedom within
Dm7
There is freedom without
Bb7M A7
Try to catch the deluge in a paper cup
F7M
There's a battle ahead
Dm7
Many battles are lost
Bb7M
But you'll never see the end of the road
A7
While you're travelling with me
Bb7M C7
Hey now, hey now
F7M Dm7
Don't dream it's over
Bb7M C7
Hey now, hey now
F7M Dm7
When the world comes in
Bb7M Dm7
They come, they come
F7M Dm7
To build a wall between us
Bb7M C7
We know they won't win
F7M
Now I'm towing my car
Dm7
There's a hole in the roof
Bb7M
My possessions are causing me suspicious
A7
But there's no proof
F7M
In the paper Today
Dm7
Tales of war and of waste
Bb7M A7
But you turn right over to the TV page
Bb7M C7
Hey now, hey now
F7M Dm7
Don't dream it's over
Bb7M C7
Hey now, hey now
F7M Dm7
When the world comes in
Bb7M Dm7
They come, they come
F7M Dm7
To build a wall between us
Bb7M C7
We know they won't win
Solo
F7M
Now I'm walking again
Dm7
To the beat of a drum
Bb7M A7
And I'm counting the steps to the door of your heart
F7M
Only shadows ahead
Dm7
Barely clearing the roof
Bb7M A7
Get to know the feeling of liberation and release
Bb7M C7
Hey now, hey now
F7M Dm7
Don't dream it's over
Bb7M C7
Hey now, hey now
F7M Dm7
When the world comes in
Bb7M Dm7
They come, they come
F7M Dm7
To build a wall between us
Bb7M C7
We know they won't win
How to play Don't Dream It's Over
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F7M. 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.