Sometimes A Fantasy
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This tab is of Sometimes a Fantasy from Billy Joel's 1980 album, Glass Houses.
Intro: A D x2
verse 1:
D D A
I didn't want to do it but I got too lonely
D A
I had to call you up in the middle of the night
G D
I know it's awful hard to try to make love long distance
C Em
But I really needed stimulation
G A
Though it was only my imagination
[Refrão]D A Bm
It's just a fantasy
A Bm
It's not the real thing
D A Bm
It's just a fantasy
A Bm
It's not the real thing
D A Bm
Sometimes a fantasy
C F C F
Is all you need
verse 2:
D D A
When am I gonna take control get a hold of my emotions
D A
Why does it only seem to hit me in the middle of the night
G D
You told me there's a number I can always dial for assistance
C Em
I don't want to deal with outside action
G A
Only you can give me satisfaction
[Refrão]D A Bm
It's just a fantasy
A Bm
It's not the real thing
D A Bm
It's just a fantasy
A Bm
It's not the real thing
D A Bm
Sometimes a fantasy
C F C F D G D C
Is all you need
verse 3:
D D A
Sure it would be better if I had you here to hold me
D A
Be better baby but believe me it's the next best thing
G D
I'm sure there's many times you've wanted me to hear your secrets
C Em
Don't be afraid to say the words that move me
G A
Anytime you want to tell them to me
[Refrão]D A Bm
It's just a fantasy
A Bm
It's not the real thing
D A Bm
It's just a fantasy
A Bm
It's not the real thing
D A Bm
Sometimes a fantasy
C
Is all you need
OUTRO
C F
It's just a fantasy (It's just a fantasy)
C
It's not the real thing (It's not the real thing)
C F
It's just a fantasy (It's just a fantasy)
D
It's not the real thing (It's not the real thing)
G
It's just a fantasy (It's just a fantasy)
D
It's not the real thing (It's not the real thing)
G
It's just a fantasy (It's just a fantasy)
C
It's not the real thing (It's not the real thing) GUITAR SOLO STARTS AND FADE OUT STARTS
F
It's just a fantasy (It's just a fantasy)
C
It's not the real thing (It's not the real thing)
How to play Sometimes A Fantasy
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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.