[Intro] [fingerpicked guitar, Capo 3. Soft, atmospheric tone in Key of C with a slow, steady Hi-tempo stride] [Whispered or softly spoken over sparse acoustic chords] I've felt the touch of death's bony fingers [Verse 1] [Key of C – Gentle fingerpicking, intimate and reflective] I hope I wake up before too long Because this dream, darling, it's all going wrong Colour fades to black and white I'm being betrayed by the night [Pre-Chorus] [transitioning to G – Light strumming begins, building subtle tension] I tried to swim, but I start to drown And it's you, girl, pulling me down I try to fly, but I just free fall I hear my name, and it's you who does call [Chorus] [Key of C / G – Full, warm mid-tempo acoustic strumming] When I wake up, this dream's going to linger Like the touch from death's bony finger Oh, this dream, in this dream It's just a reflection of my life, it would seem [Verse 2] [Key of C – Strumming stays steady, darker and driving rhythm] I hope that I wake up before too long Darling, this dream is all going wrong Colour fades to black and white I'm being betrayed by the night [Bridge] (Shift to D / G – Dynamic lift, emotional tension peaking with accents on the D major chord) I try to swim, but I always drown I try to fly, but I just free fall I wish this dream never started When I wake up, I'm going to be brokenhearted [Post-Bridge / Interlude] (Stripped-back strumming, raw and direct) And it's all down to you You're the one girl pulling me down [Outro / Final Chorus] (Key of C to G – Full strumming fading into delicate fingerpicking) Just a reflection of life, it would seem Oh, this dream, darling This dream, oh this dream, oh this dream Just a reflection of life, it would seem Just a reflection of life, it would seem [fade]
