When I Dream
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Intro: Am F G Em Am F G
Am
As I'm lying in my bed
G Am
Trying to forget
F G
The things is said
Am F G
I can't seem to figure out
Am
Why I can't be me
F G
Or live without
F Am
Feeling like the whole World is judging me
G F G
Feeling like im not the only one
Am F
When I dream at night
G
I feel alive
F
And I can win the fights
G
And live for myself
F C G
But when I wake up everything stops
F G
I must open up my eyes
Am F G
And keep it all inside
Em Am F G
keep it all inside
Am F G
They said: time will make you change
Em Am F G
But what if I don't, what if I can't?
Am F G
I will try to make you laugh
Em Am F G F
Or try to be like you 'cause that's the way I've found to make it through
Am
But it's not right
G F G
Tell me I am not the only one
Am F
When I dream at night
G
I feel alive
F
And I can win the fights
G
And live for myself
F C G
But when I wake up everything stops
F G
I must open up my eyes
F
Where do I belong?
I feel so alone
Am G
I'm watching my life passing me by
F
I won't run and hide
I don't wanna lie
G
I wish someone would understand
F Am
What if the whole world is just like me
F G
Trying to find the place where they fit in?
Am F
When I dream at night
G
I feel alive
F
And I can win the fights
G
And live for myself
Am F
When I dream at night
G
I feel alive
F
And I can win the fights
G
And live for myself
F C G
But when I wake up everything stops
F G
I must open up my eyes
F G
I must open up my eyes
How to play When I Dream
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.