The Dreamer
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(Capo 2)
Intro D - A - G - A - D - A - G
G D A - G
Funny thing about dreamers,
G A D A - G
When the dreams is in their sights,
G A D A - G
Just to get where they're goin'
G A D A - G - A - D - A -
They have to leave a lot of good things behind,
G D A - G
Guess you could call me a dreamer,
G D A - G
And I've seen it all come true,
G A D A - G
So I smile when I need to look happy
G A D A - G
Do all the things they tell me to
(bridge)
Esus4 G
Yeah, I'm a big self made man
Esus4 G A
And a fool who can't under-stand
[Refrão]D A G A
I thought I needed fortune
D A G A
I thought I needed fame
D A G
But, all I need is to hear you
A D A - G - A - D - A - G
Whisper my name
If I could only make the future
An extension of my past
I'd take these broken memories
And make those moments last
(bridge)
Now that my ship has come
I wonder what have I done
(Chorus)
D A G A
I thought I needed fortune
D A G A
I thought I needed fame
D A G
But, all I need is to hear you
A D A - G - A - D - A - G
Whisper my name
(lead chords A - G - A - D - A - G)
(Chorus)
D A G A
I thought I needed fortune
D A G A
I thought I needed fame
D A G
But, all I need is to hear you
A D A - G - A - D - A - G A - D
Whisper my name Oh yea Whisper baby
How to play The Dreamer
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.