Last Dream
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F G7
A simple man had the strangest dream
F G7
He stood in a garden of flowers that overlooked the sea
F G7 F G7 F / / C G7
And there sailing by were his truth and his lies going home
F G7
While all around the sweetest sounds
F G7
Filled the air with love they made his senses pound
F G7 F G7 F
He saw with open mind his life turn with the tide to go home
F / C / Dm / C / F / C / Dm / C /
F G7
Memories of youth had passed before
F G7 F G7
He and he alone could count the score for he was free he was free
F G7
This was his last dream
Bb / C / F / C / Dm / C / F / C / Dm / C /
[ ] x6
F G7
Such melodies are made to sing
F G7
The mellow sounds within a thousand violins
F G7 F G7 F G7
Caught upon the breeze they play in harmony sweet harmony
F G7
At last he knew his act was through
F G7
With no applause and no encores though the house was full
F G7 F G7 F
So bring the curtain down lay him in the ground for he's gone home
F / C / Dm / C / F / C / Dm / C /
F G7
Memories of youth had passed before
F G7 F G7
He and he alone could count the score now he is free he is free
F G7
This was his last dream
Bb / C /
[ ] Repeat and fade
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Written by: Mick Anderson micka@jolt.mpx.com.au
Contributions by: Shelley Giblin
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How to play Last Dream
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 F. 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.