The Impossible Dream
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To Cmaj7 dream C the impossible Cmaj7 dream,
CTo Fsus2 fight F the unbeatable Fsus2 foe. F
To Em bear with unbearable F sorrow,
To Dm run where the brave dare not G7 go.
To Cmaj7 right C the unrightable Cmaj7 wrong,
CTo Fsus2 love F pure and chaste from Fsus2 afar,
FTo Em try when you arms are too F weary,
To Dm reach the unreachable Gsus4 star.
G7This is my C quest, to follow that Am star,
No matter how Em hopeless no matter how F far.
To fight for the Am right without question or A6 pause.
To be willing to C march into hell for a Am heavenly Bb cause.
And I Dm know if I'll only be Bb true to this glorious E quest,
That my F heart will be peaceful and calm Dm6 when I'm laid to my Em rest.
And the Cmaj7 world C will be better for Cmaj7 this,
CThat one Fsus2 man F scorned and covered with Fsus2 scars,
FStill Em strove with his last ounce of F courage,
To C reach Dm the unreachable C star.
How to play The Impossible Dream
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cmaj7. 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.