My Ideal
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D6 B9 Em Edim
Will I ever find the girl on my mind
C7 B7 E9
The one who is my ideal
A7/13 Em7 A7/13 F# F#7
Maybe she's a dream, and yet she might be
Bm7 Fdim Bb9 A7
Just around the corner waiting for me
D6 B9 Em Edim C7 B7 E9
Will I recognize the light in her eyes that no other eyes reveal
Em7 Gdim D C#7 B7
Or will I pass her by and never even know
E7 A7/13 D6 Fdim A7 A7/13
That she is my ideal
Interlude: D6 B9 Em Edim C7 B7 E9 Bm7 Fdim Bb9 A7
D6 B9 Em Edim C7 B7 E9
Will I recognize the light in her eyes that no other eyes reveal
Em7 Gdim D C#7 B7 Bm5-/7 E7 A7/13 D6
Or will I pass her by and never even know
E7 A7/13 D6 Fdim A7 A7/13 D6
That she is my ideal
How to play My Ideal
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D6. 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.