Only Make Believe
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B
People see us everywhere
G#
They think you really care
E
But myself I can't deceive
F#* B E F#*
I know it's only make believe.
B A# G#
My one and only prayer is that some day you'll care,
E F#*
My hopes, my dreams come true, my one and only you.
E F#*
No one will ever know how much I love you so
B E
My only prayer will be someday you'll care for me
F#* E B E B F#
But it's only make believe.
B A# G#
My hopes, my dreams come true, my life I'd give for you,
E F#*
My heart, a wedding ring, my all, my everything.
E F#*
My heart I can't control, you rule my very soul,
B E
My only prayer will be someday you'll care for me
F#* E B E B F#
But it's only make believe.
B A# G#
My one and only prayer, is that some day you'll care,
E F#*
My hopes, my dreams come true, my one and only you
E F#*
No one will ever know how much I love you so
B E
My prayer, my hope and my schemes, you are my every dream
F#* E B B
But it's only make believe.
How to play 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 B. 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.