Sad Dream
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G Em C G Em C
Poured myself a warm glass, and laid awake. I prayed that with my soul to
G
take
G Em, C
G Em C G Em C
I thought about you all day, yeah we have the same face
G Em C G
I fell asleep so confused, parts of me remind me of you
Em C
How could I ever wish away?
A G Em
Only ever in dreams I wrap my arms around you
C D G Em
And standing in the water with me, I can tell you what I wanna tell you
C Bm C Bm E7
And I hope its not just a bad dream, hope its not just a sad dream
C,D
D C D C
I wake up and I hear my phone ring, I hear your call and I let my phone ring
G EmC G Em C G
When I got into my car and drove away, I listened to the stereo play
G,Em,C
G Em C G Em C
I live by my own laws, I stick to my guns and hold my head up to midnight sun
G Em C G
Hoping you were tender in fate, the fire burn tears engulfed in my shame
A G Em C D
Only ever in dreams I wrap my arms around you. And standing in the water with
G Em C Bm
me, I can tell you what I wanna tell you. And I hope its not just a bad
C Bm E7
dream, hope its not just a sad dream (2x)
How to play Sad Dream
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.