Its Only Make Believe
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A
People see us everywhere
F#m
They think you really care
D
But myself I can't deceive
E
I know it's only make (n.c.) believe
A
My one and only prayer
F#m
Is that someday you'll care
D
My hopes, my dreams come true
E
My one and only you
D
No one will ever knw
E
How much I love you so
A
My only prayer will be
D
Someday you'll care for me
E D A A
But it's only make bel ieve
A
My hope, my dreams come true
F#m
My life I'd give for you
D
My heart, the wedding ring
E
My all, my everything
D
My heart I can't control
E
You rule my very soul
A
My only prayer will be
D
Someday you'll care for me
E D A
But it's only make bel ieve
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B
My one and only prayer
G#m
Is that someday you'll care
E
My hopes, my dreams come true
F#
My one and only you
E
No one will ever know
F#
How much I love you so
B
My only prayer will be
E
Someday you'll care for me
F# E B E B
But it's only make bel ieve
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 A. 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.