Pipe Dreams
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Capo 2nd fret
Bm 2x
Bm G D Em
I read it all, every word, and I still don't understand a thing
G D Em
What had you heard ?
Bm G D Em
What had you heard, was it love, was it take another walk in the dark ?
G D Em
You'll never learn
D Asus4 A Em G
I'd pray to god if there was heaven, but heaven seems so very far from here
G D Em
And it all boils down to the same old thing
G D Em
Just a yin and a yang or a couple of pipe dreams
G D Em
And it all boils down to the same old pain
G D Em G
Whether you win or you lose isn't gonna change a single thing
Bm G D Em
I stood in line and a thought crossed my mind, I had been dreaming
G D Em
But I didn't mind
Bm G D Em
I signed the line and the woman looked right through me
G D Em
She didn't smile
D Asus4 A Em G
I'd pray to god if there was heaven, but heaven seems so very far from here
G D Em
And it all boils down to the same old thing
G D Em
Just a yin and a yang or a couple of pipe dreams
G D Em
And it all boils down to the same old pain
G D Em G
Whether you win or you lose isn't gonna change a single thing
Bm G D Em 2x
D Asus4 A Em G
I'd pray to god if there was heaven, but heaven seems so very far from here
G D Em
And it all boils down to the same old thing
G D Em
Just a yin and a yang or a couple of pints, please
G D Em
And it all boils down to the same old pain
G D Em
Whether you win or you lose isn't gonna change a single thing
G D Em
And it all boils down to the same old fear
G D Em
Just a link in a chain, just a puppet on a string
G D Em
And it all boils down to the same old fear
G D Em
Whether you win or you lose
G D Em
Whether you win or you lose
G D Em
Whether you win or you lose
G D
Whether you win or you lose
How to play Pipe Dreams
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 Bm. 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.