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Intro:
G G/F C . . . G G/F C G
G G/F
Well I can hear you whisper as you're holding your breath
C G
I can crawl deep inside of you and bring out what is left
G/F
Now I need to be grounded, how you need to see the sky
C G
You have the wings to master and have the soul to fly
What does love mean to you
G/F
While I'm miles away
C
My lips seem to be moving
G
But you can't hear a word I say
How can our lives be so different
G/F
When we sleep in the same bed
C
Well I know your life's a burden
G G/F C G
Won't you dream with me instead
Well things are never perfect
G/F
But oh how hard you try
C
You need to have a purpose
G
You need to ask why
G/F
Your senses see so differently than mine
Or so it seems
C
Your heart asks the questions
G
My heart just dreams
What does love mean to you
G/F
While I'm miles away
C
My lips seem to be moving
G
But I don't know what to say
How can our lives be so different
G/F
When we sleep in the same bed
C
Well I know your life's a burden
G
Won't you dream with me instead
G/F C G
Well go ahead and lay your head on my pillow dear
G/F
Say goodbye to all your fears
C
And rest assured there'll be no tears
G
Right here
G/F
Here
C G
Here
What does love mean to you
G/F
While I'm miles away
C
My lips seem to be moving
G
But you can't hear a word I say
How can our lives be so different
G/F
When we sleep in the same bed
C
Well I know your life's a burden
G/F C G
Won't you dream with me in stead
G/F C G G/F C G
Won't you dream with me in stead
How to play Instead
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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.