Dream Boy
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You're perfectly attentive, always make sure I'm alright
[Pre-Chorus]
Em
But then I realize it's too good to be true
A A7
When I'm about to reach for you
[Chorus]
Dmaj7
You're just a dream boy, dream boy
G
My 'never meant to be' boy, be boy
Dmaj7
'Impossible to touch and tease' boy
G
My 'got me begging, "Please don't leave"' boy
Em
I could go out, meet plenty of guys
Gm
But none of them will live up to the man in my mind
Dmaj7
I would rather dream boy, dream boy
G
About my dream boy (Dream boy)
[Verse 2]
Dmaj7 G
I went to dinner with somebody I just met
Dmaj7 G
He was your typical boy in a band who you'd meet on the internet
Dmaj7
It wasn't something he did or even something he said
G
But all I could think about was getting back into bed
[Chorus]
Dmaj7
To see my dream boy, dream boy (Oh)
G
My 'never meant to be' boy, be boy (Oh)
Dmaj7
'Impossible to touch and tease' boy (Oh)
G
My 'got me begging, "Please don't leave"' boy (Oh)
Em
I could go out (Out), meet plenty of guys (Guys)
Gm
But none of them will live up to the man in my mind (Uh-uh)
Dmaj7
I would rather dream boy, dream boy (Oh)
G
About my dream boy (Dream boy)
[Bridge]
Dmaj7
Gotta get that R-E-M
G
So that I could maybe see you again
Dmaj7 G
Gotta get that R-E-M
N.C.
So that I could maybe see you again
[Chorus]
Dmaj7
You're just a dream boy, dream boy (Oh)
G
My 'never meant to be' boy, be boy (Dream boy)
Dmaj7
'Impossible to touch and tease' boy (Oh)
G
My 'got me begging, "Please don't leave"' boy (Dream boy)
Em
I could go out (Out), meet plenty of guys (Guys)
Gm
But none of them will live up to the man in my mind (Oh, no, no, no)
Dmaj7
I would rather dream boy, dream boy (Oh)
G Dmaj7
About my dream boy (Dream boy)
How to play Dream Boy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.