I Was Only Dreaming
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G
She left her shoes out on the beach,
Em
She left my dreams just out of reach,
C
She left her footprints in the sand,
D
She was a bird right in the hand.
G
I met a girl that made me laugh,
Em
She left a faded photograph,
C
I thought I heard a siren song ,
D Em
I sang along but I was...
Em Am
I was only dreaming
Em Am
I was only dreaming,
C G
Visions in my head
C
Talking in my sleep
G
Turning in my bed
C
Life was so complete
G
Her shoes were on the beach
B Em
But I was only dreaming
G
I met a girl that talked in rhyme,
Em
I met a girl who took her time,
C
I saw the ocean in her eyes,
D
I saw myself unrecognized.
G
And all the stars up in the sky,
Em
Fell down like rain and made me cry,
C
I held the world right in my hands,
D Em
I held her close but I was...
Em Am
I was only dreaming
Em Am
I was only dreaming,
C G
Visions in my head
C
Talking in my sleep
G
Turning in my bed
C
Life was so complete
G
Her shoes were on the beach
B Em
But I was only dreaming
----------------- Acordes -----------------
Am = X 0 2 2 1 0
B = X 2 4 4 4 2
C = X 3 2 0 1 0
D = X X 0 2 3 2
Em = 0 2 2 0 0 0
G = 3 2 0 0 0 3
How to play I Was Only Dreaming
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 G. 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.