The Dreamer
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Time signature: 6/8
| A | G | Gmaj7 | F#m |
| A | G | Gmaj7 | F#m |
D A/C# G/B
She told me that she loved me
G/B
I heard the sirens sing
D D/C# G/B D/A
Her voice is soft as dead of night
Em
A pillow for a king
D A/C# G/B
She tangled me in starlight
G/B
I dangled in each beam
D D/C# G6/B G6/A
Now I'm just a dreamer
Em Bm
Emerging from a dream
D A/C# G/B
He promised he'd be faithful
G/B
That's what she was told
D D/C# G/B D/A
A ring would guarantee the words
Em
A promise forged in gold
D A/C# G/B
Her dress a silk creation
G/B
Her train a mile of cream
D D/C# G6/B G6/A
Now she's just a dreamer
Em Bm
Emerging from a dream
D A/C# G/B
She tangled in the starlight
G/B
She dangled in each beam
D D/C# G6/B G6/A
Now she's just a dreamer
Em Bm
Emerging from a dream
| A | G | Gmaj7 | F#m |
| A | G | Gmaj7 | F#m |
| A | G | Gmaj7 | F#m |
A G
Where are your dreams - did they all fade away?
Gmaj7 F#m
Lost in the cold light of day
A G
Where are your dreams - did they all fade away?
Gmaj7 F#m
Lost in the cold light of day
A G
Where are your dreams - did they all fade away?
Gmaj7 F#m
Lost in the cold light of day
A break
Where are your dreams?
D A/C# G/B
No-one sits in judgement
G/B
It's too well worn a theme
D D/C# G/B D/A
No-one spots the moment
Em
When the song becomes a scream
D A/C# G/B
We tangle in the starlight
G/B
We dangle in each beam
D D/C# G6/B G6/A
Then become the dreamer
Em Bm
Emerging from a dream
D A/C# G/B
We tangle in the starlight
G/B
We dangle in each beam
D D/C# G6/B G6/A
Then become the dreamer
Em Bm
Emerging from a dream
| A | G | Gmaj7 | F#m |
| A | G | Gmaj7 | F#m |
A G
Where are your dreams - did they all fade away?
Gmaj7 F#m
Lost in the cold light of day
A G
Where are your dreams - did they all fade away?
Gmaj7 F#m
Lost in the cold light of day
A G
Where are your dreams - did they all fade away?
Gmaj7 F#m
Lost in the cold light of day
A G
Where are your dreams - did they all fade away?
Gmaj7 F#m
Lost in the cold light of day
A G
Where are your dreams - did they all fade away?
Gmaj7 F#m
Lost in the cold light of day
A G
Where are your dreams - did they all fade away?
Gmaj7 F#m
Lost in the cold light of day
| A | G | Gmaj7 | F#m |
Where are your dreams?
| A | G | Gmaj7 | F#m |
| A | G | Gmaj7 | F#m |
(repeat and fade)
How to play The Dreamer
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.