Where Dreams Go To Die - John Grant

Where Dreams Go To Die

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Intro:
 
Cm Fm Cm
D G Cm
 
Cm Fm Cm
Your beauty is unstoppable, your confidence unspeakable.
D G
I know you know, I know you know, but I know that you know.
Cm Fm Cm
I’m willing to do anything to get attention from you, dear,
D G Cm
Even though I don’t have anything that I could bargain with.
 
This is like a well oiled machine. Could I please see that smile again.
It’s all that makes me feel that I am living in this world.
I see you closing all the doors, I see the walls as they go up.
D G
I know it’s what you have to do, I’d probably do the same thing too, my
C
dear.
 
C Am
Baby, you’re where dreams go to die.
F G
I regret the day your lovely carcass caught my eye.
C Am
Baby, you’re where dreams go to die.
F G
I’ve gotta get away, I don’t want to but I have to try
Am F
Oh, baby
 
Am Fm C
 
Fm Cm
You have to play your part, my dear. I’ve written it all down for you.
D G
It doesn’t matter if the things we say and mean are true.
Cm Fm Cm
Just do it then I’ll let you go, just say the words and say them slowly.
D G C
I promise I’ll tell no one, yes, I cross my heart and hope to die.
 
C Am
Baby, you’re where dreams go to die.
F G
I regret the day your lovely carcass caught my eye.
C Am
Baby, you’re where dreams go to die.
F G
I’ve gotta get away, I don’t want to but I have to try.
Am F
Oh, baby
 
Am Fm C
 
Interlude
 
(verse chords)
 
Baby, you’re where dreams go to die.
I regret the day your lovely carcass caught my eye.
Baby, you’re where dreams go to die.
I’ve gotta get away, I don’t want to but I have to try.
 
Am
Oh, baby
F
Woah, baby
Am
Woah, baby
Fm
Oh, baby
C
Please

How to play Where Dreams Go To Die

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Cm. 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.

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