I'll Buy That Dream
View chords used in this chart
D D9 D C Am Cm7 D7
Imagine me with my head on your shoulder
G7M G/B B7 E7
And you with your lips getting bolder
C9 Cdim G B7 E7 A7 Em7 A7 Am7 D7
A sky full of moon and a sweet, mellow tune I'll buy that dream
D D9 D C Am Cm7 D7
Imagine me in a gown white and flow'ry
G7M G/B B7 E7
And you thanking Dad for my dowry
C9 Cdim G B7 E7 Am7 D9 D7 G
A church full of folks, those last minute jokes I'll buy that dream
Bridge
Am7 D9 Am7 D7
A honeymoon in Cairo, in a brand new auto gyro
G Am7 D7 G
Then off to Rio for a drink
Bm7 E7 Bm5-/7 E7
We'll settle down in Dallas in a little plastic palace
A7 Am7 D9 D7
Oh it's not as crazy as you think
D D9 D C Am Cm7 D7
Imagine me, eighty-three, wearing glasses
G7M G/B B7 E7
And you, ninety two, making passes
C9 Cdim G B7 E7 Am7 D9 D7 G
It doesn't sound bad, and if it can be had I'll buy that dream
D D9 D C Am Cm7 D7
Imagine me with my head on your shoulder
G7M G/B B7 E7
And you with your lips getting bolder
Am7 D9 Am7 D7
A honeymoon in Cairo, in a brand new auto gyro
G Am7 D7 G
Then off to Rio for a drink
Bm7 E7 Bm5-/7 E7
We'll settle down in Dallas in a little plastic palace
A7 Am7 D9 D7
Oh it's not as crazy as you think
D D9 D C Am Cm7 D7
Imagine me on our first annivers'ry
G7M G/B B7 E7
With some one like you in the nursry
C9 Cdim G B7 E7 Am7 D9 D7 G
Oh, it doesn't sound bad, and if it can be had I'll buy that dream
How to play I'll Buy That Dream
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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.