The Dream
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[INTRO ]
Em D Gadd9/B C D/G G
Em D Gadd9/B C D/G G
verse 1
Em Bm
We sailed out in the morning
C G
As the winter turns to spring
Am Em
Undestined and unknowing
Am7 Bm
Of what tomorrow brings
Em Bm/D
Towards the blue horizon
C G
Leaving all we have behind
Am Em D Dsus
Our yearning hearts will guide us to find
[Refrão]D G D/F#
A dream we carry with us
Cadd9/E G/D
And the hopes that we hold
C G/B Fadd9 D
As we rise from the ash into gold
(ash to gold)
G D/F#
We reach for the impossible
Cadd9/E G/D
As unreal it may seem
C G G/B
Still we sail 'cross the ocean
G/D Em D G/B Cadd9
And follow the dream
INTERLUDE 1
Em D/E Em D/E
verse 2
Em Bm
The moon and stars above us
C G
Will lead us to the shore
Am Em
My heart will be my compass
Am/C Bm
And you will be my north
Em Bm/D
We forecast stormy weather
C G
And pro-and-con our moves
Am Em D Dsus4/2 D
But what have we achieved if we lose
[Refrão]D G D/F#
The dream we carry with us
Cadd9/E G/D
And the hopes that we hold
C G/B Fadd9 D
As we rise from the ash into gold
(ash to gold)
G D/F#
We reach for the impossible
Cadd9/E G/D
As unreal it may seem
C G G/B
We will sail 'cross the ocean
G/D Em D G/B Cadd9
And capture the dream
BRIDGE
C D/C G/B
One day ar - riving
Am7 G G/B
Beyond the far blue
C D/C G/B
Where you'll find me waiting
Am7 D Dadd9
And I will find you
INTERLUDE 2
Em D/E Em D/E
Em D/E Em D/E
[Refrão]D G D/F#
A dream we carry with us
Cadd9/E G/D
And our hopes that we hold
C G/B Fadd9 D
As we rise from the ash into gold
(ash to gold)
G D/F#
We reach for the impossible
Cadd9/E G/D
As unreal it may seem
C G G/B
We must sail 'cross the ocean
G/D Em D G/B Cadd9
And become the dream
OUTRO
Em D Gadd9/B C D/G G
How to play The Dream
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.