Its Only Make Believe
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verse 1
C
People see us everywhere
Am
They think you really care
F
But myself I can't decieve
G C G
I know it's only make believe
verse 2
C
My one an only prayer
Am
Is that some day you'll care
F
My hopes my dreams come true
G
My one and only you
F
No one will ever know
G
How much I love you so
C
My only prayer will be
F
some day you'll care for me
G F C F C G#
But it's only make believe
verse 3
C#
My hopes my dreams come true
Bbm
My life I give for you
F#
My heart a wedding ring
G#
My all my everything
F#
My heart I can't control
G#
you rule my very soul
C#
My plans my hopes my schemes
F#
You are my every dream
G# F# C# F# C# A
But it's all only make believe
verse 4
D
My one an only prayer
Bm
Is that some day you'll care
G
My hopes my dreams come true
A
My one and only you
G
No one will ever know
A
Just How much I love you so
D
My only prayer will be
G
That some day you'll care for me
A G D G D G D
But it's all only make believe
How to play Its Only Make Believe
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.