Dreamer
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Intro: C G Am Am F G C
C G Am G
Halfway gone, and halfway back,
C G Am G
You're always dreaming' 'bout what you lack.
C G Am G
You're takin' your time from your busy day,
C G Am G
To sit by the track and watch the train roll away.
D C
Dreamer I know what you're thinkin',
Em D C
I can see it in your face.
G D Em
Maybe before you were happy,
D C G
But now your thoughts aren't of this place.
C G Am G
You've begun to change now baby, I don't see.
C G Am G
Oh but I know you well and it's clear to me.
C G Am G
You think chains hold you here now baby, but they don't exist.
C G Am G
You don't have to stay mama, I won't insist.
D C
Dreamer I know what you're thinkin',
Em D C
I can see it in your face.
G D Em
Maybe before you were happy,
D C G
But now your thoughts aren't of this place.
C G C G (4x)
D Em Em D C G
C G Am F G C
C G Am G
So take the train today, and don't look back again.
C G Am G
Live the dreams you have, don't dwell on what has been.
C G Am G
Your future's brighter now, there's brighter days ahead.
C G Am G
Any sad farewell words, better left unsaid.
D C
Dreamer I know what you're thinkin',
Em D C
I can see it in your face.
G D Em
Maybe before you were happy,
D C G
But now your thoughts aren't of this place.
G D Em
Maybe before you were happy,
D C G
But now your thoughts aren't of this place.
G D Em
I only wish you were with me,
D C G
Someone like you can't be replaced.
How to play Dreamer
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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.