Only Make Believe
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[Intro: ]
Bb
People see us everywhere
Gm
They think you really care
Eb Eb E F
But myself I can't deceive
Bb (Eb F )
I know it's only make believe
Verse 1:
Bb
My one and only prayer
Gm
Is that someday you'll care
Eb
My hopes, my dreams come true
F
My one and only you
Eb
No one will ever know
F
How much I love you so
Bb
My only prayer will be
Eb
Someday you'll care for me
F Eb Bb (Eb F Eb Bb)
But it's only make believe
Verse 2:
Bb
My hope, my dreams come true
Gm
My life I'd give for you
Eb
My heart, the wedding ring
F
My all, my everything
Eb
My heart I can't control
F
You rule my very soul
Bb
My only prayer will be
Eb
Someday you'll care for me
F Eb Bb (Eb F Eb Bb)
But it's only make believe
Verse 3
(same progression modulated up 1/2 step)
My one and only prayer
Is that someday you'll care
My hopes, my dreams come true
My one and only you
No one will ever know
How much I love you so
My prayers my hopes my schemes
You are my every dream
But it's only make believe
How to play Only Make Believe
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb. 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.