If You Are But A Dream
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Intro: D9 Bm5-/7 Cdim E7 D9 Cdim Bm5-/7 E7
A Edim Fdim E
If you are but a dream,
D9 A A9 Cdim A
I hope I never waken
A C#m5-/7 F#7 D9 E7/9 E7 Cdim A
It's more than I could bear to find that I'm forsaken
Edim Bm5-/7 E7 Bm5-/7 Cdim E4/7 E
If you're a fantasy, then I'm content to be
D9 Bm5-/7 Cdim E7 D9 Cdim Bm5-/7 E7
In love with lovely you, and pray my dream comes true
E7 Bm5-/7 A F#m D9 Fdim
I long to kiss you, but I would not dare
E7 Bm5-/7 A F#m D9 Fdim
I'm so afraid that you may vanish in the air
E7 Bm5-/7 E A A7 Gdim D
So darling, if our romance should break up
C#7 C#7/G# D6 B7
I hope I never wake up
D9 E7/9- Fdim A
If you are but a dream
How to play If You Are But A Dream
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D9. 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.