Land Of Make Believe - The Moody Blues

Land Of Make Believe

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(intro 2x) D7 G
 
D7 G
We're living in a land of make believe
D7 G
and trying not to let it show
D7 G
Maybe in that land of make believe,
C D7 C Am G A7
Heart aches can turn into joy
D7 G
We're breathin' in the smoke of high and low,
D7 G
We're taking up a lot of room.
D7 G
Somewhere in the dark and lonely night,
C D7 C Am G Am B7
our prayer will be heard, make it soon.
Em G A F#m
So, fly little bird, up into the clear blue sky.
Em G A Bm
And carry the word, love's the only reason why,
A D G A D G A
Why, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah ,ah! Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh!
D G Em A
Open all the shutters on your windows.
D G Em A
Unlock all the locks upon your doors.
D G Em A
Brush away the cobwebs from your daydreams.
D G Em A
No secrets come between us anymore.
D G A D
Ooh, say it's true, that only love will see you through.
G A D
You know what love can do to you. Ooh ooh ooh,
G F#m Em D Am
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
 
(repeat)
 
( D7 G D7 G )

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What is the starting chord?

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Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?

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