Stupid Dreams
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[Intro ]
Am C G F
[Verso 1]
Am C
There's a boy at the truck stop, on his way to Nashville
G F
With a guitar in a case, and the spurs still on his heel
Am C
There's a tired old man, from the other side of ambition
G F
He sat down with the boy, when that old Gibson caught his attention
Am G F
He said I know where you're goin
Am G F
And I think I'll have you knowin'
[Refrão]
Am C
Dreamin's just another way of hidin' from what's real
G F
The strongest proofs will prove to you, you really don't know how to feel
Am C
If you open up your wings know that the higher that you reach
G F
The further you will fall when you wake up from your sleep
Am G F
So curse those stupid dreams
Interlude
Am C G F
[Verso 2]
Am C
Now there's an old six-string for sale, goin' for a pretty penny
G F
'Cause it's penned a couple songs, and now fear's done wrote its ending
Am G F
'Cause a dream's been laid to sleep
[Refrão]
Am C
Dreamin's just another way of hidin' from what's real
G F
The strongest proofs will prove to you, you really don't know how to feel
Am C
If you open up your wings know that the higher that you reach
G F
The further you will fall when you wake up from your sleep
Am G F
So curse those stupid dreams
Solo
Am C G F
Am C G F
[Ponte]
Am G F
But it's not the money, or his name this time
Am G F
That's why he's done changed his mind
Am G F
He's goin north, J-45 by his side
Am* G* F
Singing I'm gonna feel alive until I die
[Refrão]
Am C
He knows that dreamin's just another way of hidin' from what's real
G F
The strongest proofs will prove to you, you really don't know how to feel
Am C
But as he opens up his wings he knows the stars is where he'll reach
G F
He doesn't care if he falls when he wakes up from his sleep
Am G F
He'll chase those stupid dreams
Am G F
So chase those stupid dreams
How to play Stupid Dreams
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.