I'm Always Chasing Rainbows
View chords used in this chart
D G Em7 A7 D
I'm always chasing rainbows
G Bm7 F#m D9 Em7 A7
Watching clouds drifting by!
Em B5+ Am Am7+ Em B7 Em B5+
My schemes are just like all of my dreams
E E7 A7
Ending in the sky
G G/F# Gdim A7
Some fellows look and find the sunshine
D F#m Bm Bm7/E
I always look and find the rain
E Bm5-/7 Fdim E7
Some fellows make a winning sometime
A7 G/B A7 Edim
I never even make a gain, believe me
D G Em7 A7 D
I'm always chasing rainbows
G G/F# Em7 A7 D
Waiting to find a little blue bird in vain
How to play I'm Always Chasing Rainbows
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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.