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Sometimes A Fantasy

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         AD
Intro: (    ) x2
 AD                                   GA
/                                    /      
    I didn't want to do it but I got too lonely
 AD                                        EA
/                                         / 
    I had to call you up in the middle of the night
 F#G                       F#G                  AD      AD
/                        /                   /       / 
     I know it's awful hard to try to make love long distance,    hahaha
 C                   Em            G                  G/B A G/B A/C#
But I really needed stimulation, though it was only my imagination
 D    A          Bm        G    A            Bm
It's just a fantasy, ooh, it's not the real thing
 D    A          Bm        G    A            Bm
It's just a fantasy, ooh, it's not the real thing
 D   A           Bm       G   A       C  F  C  F
Sometimes a fantasy, ooh, is all you need
D                                              GA
                                              /      
  When am I gonna take control get a hold of my emotions
 AD                                                  E A
/                                                   /  
    Why does it only seem to hit me in the middle of the night?
 F#G                         F#G                     AD      AD
/                          /                      /       / 
     You told me there's a number I can always dial for assistance,    hahaha
C                         Em             G                    G/B A G/B A/C#
I don't want to deal with outside action, only you can give me satisfaction
 D    A          Bm        G    A            Bm
It's just a fantasy, ooh, it's not the real thing
 D    A          Bm        G    A            Bm
It's just a fantasy, ooh, it's not the real thing
 D   A           Bm       G   A       C  F  C  F   D G D   C
Sometimes a fantasy, ooh, is all you need
 AD                                          G A
/                                           /       
    Sure it would be better if I had you here to hold me
 AD                                                 EA
/                                                  / 
    Be better baby but believe me it's the next best thing
 F#G                             F#  G                   AD     AD
/                              /                       /      / 
     I'm sure there's many times you've wanted me to hear your secrets
 C                          Em               G                     G/B    A G/B A/C#
Don't be afraid to say the words that move me, anytime you want to tell them to me
 D    A          Bm        G    A            Bm
It's just a fantasy, ooh, it's not the real thing
 D    A          Bm        G    A            Bm
It's just a fantasy, ooh, it's not the real thing
 D   A           Bm       G   A       C
Sometimes a fantasy, ooh, is all you need
C                                  F
It's just a fantasy (It's just a fantasy)
                                       C
It's not the real thing (It's not the real thing)
                                  F
It's just a fantasy (It's just a fantasy)
                                       D
It's not the real thing (It's not the real thing)
                                  G
It's just a fantasy (It's just a fantasy)
                                       D
It's not the real thing (It's not the real thing)
                                  G
It's just a fantasy (It's just a fantasy)
                                            C
It's not the real thing (It's not the real thing)
                                  F
It's just a fantasy (It's just a fantasy)
                                       C
It's not the real thing (It's not the real thing)

Sometimes A Fantasy chords and lyrics

Free chords for Sometimes A Fantasy by Billy Joel. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Intro: ( A D  ) x2

Sometimes A Fantasy Chords by Billy Joel

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What key is "Sometimes A Fantasy" in?

The chords for "Sometimes A Fantasy" show the original chord names (including A, D, G, E, F#, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.