Pocket Full Of Dreams
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This is exactly the chords Hedley uses in the song.
G Bm
They say if I get paid then I'll be fine
Cadd9 D G
But I can't get by on anything but you
G Bm
I know if I smoke then I might die
Cadd9 D G
But I won't die for anything but you
Cadd9 D G
I found a shooting star in the pocket of my jeans
Cadd9 D G
I won the lottery and built a time machine
Cadd9 D Bm Em
I got everything, and everything is mine to lose
Cadd9 D G
But I don't want anything but you
G Bm
They say great things come if you wait
Cadd9 D G
But I won't wait for anything but you
G Bm
Free falls and alcohol, I've paid my dues
Cadd9 D G
Now I can't get high on anything but you
Cadd D G
I found a shooting star in the pocket of my jeans
Cadd9 D G
I won the lottery and built a time machine
Cadd9 D Bm Em
I got everything, and everything is mine to lose
Cadd9 D G
But I don't want anything but you
G D Cadd9 G
Oh, oh, oh
Em
A cardboard box of make believe
G
Empty pockets full of dreams
Cadd9 D
And you are everything I need
Cadd9 D G
I never found a shooting star and there's holes in my jeans
Cadd9 D G
I didn't win the lottery or build a time machine
Cadd9 D Bm Em
I never had much at all but I still got everything to lose
Cadd9 D
Cause I don't want anything
Cadd9 D G
I never found a shooting star and there's holes in my jeans
Cadd9 D G
I didn't win the lottery or build a time machine
Cadd9 D Bm Em
I never had much at all but I still got everything to lose
Cadd9 D
Cause I don't want anything
G
But you
How to play Pocket Full Of Dreams
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What is the starting chord?
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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.