The Impossible Dream
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To (Cmaj7) dream (C) the impossible (Cmaj7) dream,
(C)To (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,
(C)To (Fsus2) love (F) pure and chaste from (Fsus2) afar,
(F)To (Em) try when you arms are too (F) weary,
To (Dm) reach the unreachable (Gsus4) star.
(G7)This 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, (
C)That one (Fsus2) man (F) scorned and covered with (Fsus2) scars,
(F)Still (Em) strove with his last ounce of (F) courage,
To (C) reach (Dm) the unreachable (C) star.
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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.