Dont Dream Its Over
View chords used in this chart
(To make it easier put a
Capo on the 5th fret and replace the chords above by C, Am, F, E & G)
Intro: F Dm F Dm
F Dm
There is freedom within
Bb
There is freedom without
A
Try to catch a deluge in a paper cup
F Dm
There's a battle ahead
Bb
Many battles are lost
But you'll never see the end of the road
A
While you're traveling with me
Bb C
Hey now, hey now
F Dm
Don't dream it's over
Bb C
Hey now, hey now
F Dm
When the world comes in
Bb C
They come, they come
F Dm
To build a wall between us
Bb (C)
We know they won't win
F Dm
Now I'm towing my car
Bb
There's a hole in the roof
A
My possessions are causing me suspicion but there's no proof
F Dm
In the paper today
Bb
Tales of war and of waste
A
But you turn right over to the T.V. page
Bb C
Hey now, hey now
F Dm
Don't dream it's over
Bb C
Hey now, hey now
F Dm
When the world comes in
Bb C
They come, they come
F Dm
To build a wall between us
Bb
We know they won't win
F Dm Bb A
They won't wiiiiiiiin
F Dm F Bb (C)
Bb C
Hey now, hey now
F Dm
Don't dream it's over
Bb C
Hey now, hey now
F Dm
When the world comes in
Bb C
They come, they come
F Dm
To build a wall between us
Bb
We know they won't win
C
Don't ever let them win
F Dm F Dm F
How to play Dont Dream Its Over
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.