When I Stop Dreaming
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G G7 C A G D7 C G
When I stop dreaming that's when I'll stop loving you
G C G
The worst that I've ever been hurt in my life
D C G
The first time I ever have ever wanted to die.
G G7 C
Was the night when you told me you love someone new
G D7
And you asked me if I could forget
G G7 C A G D7 C G D
When I stop dreaming that's when I'll stop loving you
G C G
You may teach the flowers to bloom in the snow
D C G
you may take a pedal and teach it to grow
G G7 C
you may teach all the raindrops to return to the clouds
G D7
but you can't teach my heart to forget
G G7 C A G D7 C G
When I stop dreaming that's when I'll stop loving you
SOLO
F F7 Bb G7 F C7 Bb F
When I stop dreaming that's when I'll stop loving you
F F7 Bb G7 F C7 Bb F
When I stop dreaming that's when I'll stop loving you
From Emmylou Harris "Luxury Liner" LP
Warner Brothers 1977
Acuff-Rose Music
How to play When I Stop Dreaming
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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.