I Can Dream, Can't I
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D D9 Gm A
I can see, no matter how near you'll be
A7 D7M D6
You'll never belong to me
B7 Cdim B7
But I can dream, can't I
Em B5+ F# F#7
Can't I pretend that I'm locked in the bend
Bm
Of your embrace
Bm7 Bm5-/7 E7
For dreams are just like wine
Em5-/7 A7
And I am drunk with mine
D D9 Gm A
I'm aware my heart is a sad affair
A7 D7M D6
There's much disillusion there
B7 Cdim B7
But I can dream, can't I
Em Fdim
Can't I adore you,
D D7M Am B7
Although we are oceans apart?
Em Em7 Gm
I can't make you open your heart
A9 Gdim D A7
But I can dream, can't I
A7 D7M D6
You'll never belong to me
Last Time
Em Em7 Gm
I can't make you open your heart
A9 Gdim D
But I can dream, can't I?
How to play I Can Dream, Can't I
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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.