Don't You Wish It Was True
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(E)
E
I dreamed I walked in heaven just the other night,
E7
there was so much beauty, so much light
B7
Don't you wish it was true;
E
don't you wish it was true?
E
An angel took my hand, said you don't have to hurry,
E7
you got all the time in the world, don't worry
B7
Don't you wish it was true;
E
Lord, don't you wish it was true?
A E
But if tomorrow everybody was your friend,
B7
anyone could take you in,
E
no matter what or where you've been
A E
But if tomorrow everybody had enough,
B7
the world wasn't quite so rough
E
Lord, don't you wish it was true?
E
He said the World s gonna change and it's starting today,
E
there'll be no more armies, no more hate
B7
Don't you wish it was true;
E
don't you wish it was true?
E
And all the little children who live happily,
E7
there'll be singing and laughter, sweet harmony
B7
Don't you wish it was true;
E
Lord, don't you wish it was true?
A E
But if tomorrow, everybody under the sun,
B7
was happy just living as one;
E
no borders or battles to be won
A E
But if tomorrow, everybody was your friend,
B7
happiness would never end,
E
Lord, don't you wish it was true
Alright!
(A E B7 E)(2x)
A E
But if tomorrow, everybody under the sun,
B7
was happy just living as one;
E
no borders or battles to be won
A E
But if tomorrow, everybody was your friend,
B7
happiness would never end,
E
Lord, don't you wish it was true
E
Lord, don't you wish it was true
Alright!
(A E B7 E)(2x)
Oooooooweeeeee
What a beautiful day!
(A E B7 E)(2x)
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