The Dreamer
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Intro: G C C G G C G
verse 1
G
Joseph had a coat of many colors
F7 D
Joseph had a closet full of dreams
F7
That told how he would one day rule his brothers
G E D
And tore his life apart right at the seams
F7 D G
'Cause Joseph's brothers sold him into slavery
F7 D
And sent him on his way to Egypt land
F7 G
And the day the dreamer started out for Egypt
E F7
The nightmare of Israel began
Interlude: C G C G C G
verse 2
F7 D G
The dreamer made his bed in Pharaoh's kingdom
F7 D
But his master's woman layed for him
F7 D G
It seems she had her own dreams for the dreamer
E D
And sent him up when he would not give in
G
But Pharaoh got word about the dreamer
D F7 G D
'Cause Pharaoh took to dreamin' on his own
G
Pharaoh took a likin' to the dreamer
E D G
Set him free and called him to the throne
Interlude: G C G C G C G
Bridge
D
The dreams that he interpreted for Pharoah
D
Told about the famine yet to come
G
He rationed out the food to Pharaoh's kingdom
D F D
So there'd be enough for everyone
verse 3
G7 G
The dreamer sent a message to his father
G7 D
Said, "I'm alive and well in Egypt land"
G
Said he'd made a place for them beside him
D D F
For them to come and share his dreams with him
Interlude
G C G C G C G G
Bridge
G D G7 G
Joseph had a coat of many colors
D
Joseph had a purpose to pursue
G7 G G7
Joseph had forgiveness for his brothers
G F D G
The dreamer had a dream and it came true
F D G
Yeah, Joseph had a dream and it came true
Outro: G C G C G C G
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 G. 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.