The Impossible Dream
View chords used in this chart
A9 A A9 A6 A
To dream the impossible dream
D9 D D9 D
To fight the unbeatable foe
C#m C#m7 D6
To bear with unbearable sorrow
Bm Bm7/E E7
To run where the brave dare not go
A9 A A9 A6 A
To right the unrightable wrong
D9 D D9 D
To love pure and chaste from afar
C#m C#m7 D6
To try when your arms are too weary
Bm Bm7/E E7
To reach the unreachable star
Bm5-/7 A F#m
This is my quest, to follow that star
C#m D6
No matter how hopeless, no matter how far
F#m F
To Fight for the right, without question or pause
A5+ A A5+ F#m G
To be willing to march into hell for a heavenly cause
Bm G C#
And I know, if I'll only be true to this glorious quest
D6 B7
That my heart will lie peaceful and calm
Dm Bm5-/7 E7
When I'm laid to my rest
A9 A A9 A
And the world will be better for this
D9 D D9 D
That one man, scorned and covered with scars
C#m C#m7 D6
Still strove with his last ounce of courage
A F#m D D9 Bm5-/7 A
To reach the unreachable star
How to play The Impossible Dream
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 A9. 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.