Dreams
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D Em F#m G D A7 D A7
D Em F#m G D Bm C A7
There are dreams that sail away to sea; there are dreams that stay at home.
D Em F#m G D A7 D
There are dreams in need of company, some that stand-alone.
Bm A G A D G D A
There are dreams that stay inside all day and never see the light.
Bm D Bm Gm A7 D
But if dreams come true I swear to you. I'll dream of you tonight.
D Em F#m G D Bm C A7
In a corner bar, the local star, destroys a passing chord.
D Em F#m G D A7 D
He sits behind a Mason Jar and dreams of his reward.
Bm A G A D G D A
Then he takes a break, he counts his take, a dollar buys a beer.
Bm D Bm Gm A7 D
A quarter of his life is gone, what's he doing here.
Am7 D G
Now times are hard the old back yard is buried in cement.
Em7 F#m7 Bm Em F#m G A7
The people seem afraid to dream, and dreams don't cost a cent.
Bm A G A D G D A
There are dreams that stay inside all day and never see the light.
Bm D Bm Gm A7 D
But if dreams come true I promise you, I'll dream of you tonight
D Em F#m G D A7 D
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How to play Dreams
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 D. 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.