The Dreams In The Ditch
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Capo: 5th
Intro Chords: G Am Em F
C F x2
C F
Well the dreams in the ditch
C F
Now the kids are all pissed
G Am Em F
But its not new to hate what they make you do
C F
C F
First they pulled all your teeth
C F
Then they'll want you to eat
G Am Em F
Well get over it kid you don't want any part in it
C G
Am F C
But its not the way you can't afford your time
F G
you're the envy of the friends you left behind
Am Em F C
so whenever you go they can have anything you lose
F
C
Is this it?
F
This is it
Am F C
C F x2
C F
So they payed you to scream
C F
But it buried your dreams
G Am Em F
so you wait for the pain that'll send you to sleep again
C F
C F
now you walk with your wolves
C F
like you got nothing to lose
G Am Em F
act like you don't care while you pray for a cross to bear
C G
Am F C
But its not the way you can't afford your time
F G
you're the envy of the friends you left behind
Am Em F C
so whenever you go they can have anything you lose
F
C
Is this it?
F
This is it
Am F C
Dm G C F
Dm G Em
F G C
F
C
Is this it?
F C
Is this it?
F
This is it
Am F C
Am F C
But its not the way you can't afford your time
F G
you're the envy of the friends you left behind
Am Em F C
so whenever you go they can have anything you lose
F
C
Is this it?
F
This is it
Then just like the intro but end on the C
G Am Em F C
How to play The Dreams In The Ditch
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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.