If I Can Dream
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C Am F G
There must be lights burning brighter somewhere
C Am F G
Got to be birds flying higher in a sky more blue
C C7
If I can dream of a better land
F E
Where all my brothers walk hand in hand
C Am F Em Dm G
Tell me why, oh why, oh why, can't my dream come true (oh why)
C Am F G
There must be peace and under standing sometime
C Am F G
Strong Wind sof promise that will blow away the doub tand fear
C C7
If I can dream of a war mer sun
F E
Where hope keeps shining every one
C Am F Em Dm G7 C C7
Tell me why, oh why, oh why won't that sun appear
F F#dim C C7
We're lost in a cloud with too much rain
F F#dim C C7
We're trapped in a world that's troubled with pain
F F#dim C Am
But as long as a man hás the strength to dream
D7 G A
He can redeem his soul and fly, (hecanfly)
D Bm G A
Deep in my heart there's a tremblin question
D BmG A
Still I am sure that the answer, answer's going to come some how
D D7 G Abdim
Out there in the dark there's a beck on ing candle, o yeah
D Bm
And while I can think, while I can walk
D Bm
While I can stand, while I can talk
G E7 A
While I can dream oh please let my dream come true
D Bm D Bm D G D
Right now, let it come true now, oyeah
How to play If I Can Dream
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 C. 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.