Goodbye Sweet Dreams - Roky Erickson

Goodbye Sweet Dreams

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[Intro ]
F G Am Am (x2 with only acoustic guitar, then x2 featuring whole band)
 
Chorus
F
Goodbye sweet dreams
G Am
Goodbye sweet dreams
F
Goodbye sweet dreams
G Am
Goodbye sweet dreams
 
verse 1
F
I once had a heart
G Am
Could not be told
F
But now these dreams
G Am
Have grown so cold
 
Repeat Chorus
 
Instrumental section
F G Am Am (x2)
 
verse 2
F
Once I had a love
G Am
And you never returned
F
Don't leave me now
G Am
My love does not too bright burn
F
The love inside
G Am
Burns not too bright
F
'Tis only cold
G Am
Love to get started right
 
Repeat Chorus
 
Instrumental section
F G Am Am (x4)
 
verse 3
F
Relax I'm told
G Am
On the dotted lines
F
At the pentagram the clock strikes twelves
G Am
Me for you, you for I
F
Love has been said
G Am
It should come and go
F
Goodbye sweet dreams
G Am
If you believe them, then go
 
Instrumental section
F G Am Am (x2)
 
Repeat Chorus until song ends on an Am chord

How to play Goodbye Sweet 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 F. 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.

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