Dreaming
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Intro: E F# A E A E F# E
E
I'd rather be dreaming than living
F#
Living's just too hard to do
A E
It's chances not choices
A E
Noises not voices
F#
A day's just a thing to get through
E
Living's just too hard to do
E
I'd rather be dreaming than talking
F#
There's nothing to hear or to say
A E
With ears covered mouth closed
A E
The world is opposed
F#
Nothing gets in or away
E
There's nothing to hear or to say
E F# A E A E F# E
E
I'd rather be dreaming than thinking
F#
Thoughts are small comfort to me
A E
Dreams might be pretend
A E
But at least dreams end
F#
And I just can't stop thinking you see
E
Thoughts are small comfort to me
E
I'd rather be dreaming than sleeping
F#
Just sleeping you're just as well dead
A E
In dreams I can fly
A E
In dreams I don't die
F#
That's why I lie here in this bed
E
Just sleeping you're just as well dead
E
I'd rather be dreaming
How to play Dreaming
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.