Biography:
Allan Dawson is a recording artist, singer, guitarist, songwriter, studio engineer and record producer based in London, UK. His artistic style draws from a wide range of music influences and life experiences, which are reflected in a varied collection of thought provoking songs spanning a range of rock styles, from slow ballads to high energy guitar showcases brimming with hooks, riffs and solos.
Allan began his performing career aged 14 in his home town in North Wales to a live audience of 3
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Four years of hard work!This month of May we celebrated four years on the air. We continue working on the dissemination of this wonderful instrument, thank you for participating in our story!
(Words and music by Allan Dawson)
This transcription is based on the album version - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxgkGk50Gn8
[Intro]
G Cm (x2)
[Verse 1]
Cm Fm
I woke up screaming with blood on my feet,
G# G
The whole thing felt so real.
Cm Fm
I had the world out to get me in a twisted dream,
G# G
A real go nowhere ordeal.
Cm Fm
Your blue strings caressed me as I made my last stand,
G# G
While your lights picked me out of the night.
Cm Fm
And everyone forgot me as I flocked the land,
G# G
You said you’d always make sure I’m alright.
[Bridge]
G Cm
I think its all illusions baby!
G Cm
I think its all illusions baby!
G Cm
I think its all illusions baby!
G Cm
I think its all illusions!
[Chorus]
E F#
I’m waiting for the day,
G#m
When I can choose my desires.
E F#
I’m waiting for the day,
G#m
When I’m whole again.
E F#
I’m waiting for the day,
G#m
Where we can stand up defiant.
E C#m
I’m waiting for the day.
[Verse 2]
Cm Fm
I woke up steaming with hot regrets,
G# G
I’ve been sleeping with the enemy.
Cm Fm
A corporate monster with flash epaulettes,
G# G
Sapping all my energy.
Cm Fm
I spend all day working for enough to live,
G# G
Wasting all my time away.
Cm Fm
But now I got no reason to forget or forgive,
G# G
I’m getting out to make my future today.
[Bridge]
G Cm
I don’t need illusions baby!
G Cm
I don’t need illusions baby!
G Cm
I don’t need illusions baby!
G Cm
I don’t need illusions!
[Chorus]
E F#
I’m waiting for the day,
G#m
When I can choose my desires.
E F#
I’m waiting for the day,
G#m
When I’m whole again.
E F#
I’m waiting for the day,
G#m
Where we can stand up defiant.
E C#m
I’m waiting for the day.
[Chorus]
E F#
I’m waiting for the day,
G#m
When I can choose my desires.
E F#
I’m waiting for the day,
G#m
When I’m whole again.
E F#
I’m waiting for the day,
G#m
Where we can stand up defiant.
E C#m
I’m waiting for the day.
[Chorus]
F G
I’m waiting for the day,
Am
When I can choose my desires.
F G
I’m waiting for the day,
Am
When I’m whole again.
F G
I’m waiting for the day,
Am
Where we can stand up defiant.
F Dm
I’m waiting for the day.
This transcription is based on the album version - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxgkGk50Gn8
[Intro]
G Cm (x2)
[Verse 1]
Cm Fm
I woke up screaming with blood on my feet,
G# G
The whole thing felt so real.
Cm Fm
I had the world out to get me in a twisted dream,
G# G
A real go nowhere ordeal.
Cm Fm
Your blue strings caressed me as I made my last stand,
G# G
While your lights picked me out of the night.
Cm Fm
And everyone forgot me as I flocked the land,
G# G
You said you’d always make sure I’m alright.
[Bridge]
G Cm
I think its all illusions baby!
G Cm
I think its all illusions baby!
G Cm
I think its all illusions baby!
G Cm
I think its all illusions!
[Chorus]
E F#
I’m waiting for the day,
G#m
When I can choose my desires.
E F#
I’m waiting for the day,
G#m
When I’m whole again.
E F#
I’m waiting for the day,
G#m
Where we can stand up defiant.
E C#m
I’m waiting for the day.
[Verse 2]
Cm Fm
I woke up steaming with hot regrets,
G# G
I’ve been sleeping with the enemy.
Cm Fm
A corporate monster with flash epaulettes,
G# G
Sapping all my energy.
Cm Fm
I spend all day working for enough to live,
G# G
Wasting all my time away.
Cm Fm
But now I got no reason to forget or forgive,
G# G
I’m getting out to make my future today.
[Bridge]
G Cm
I don’t need illusions baby!
G Cm
I don’t need illusions baby!
G Cm
I don’t need illusions baby!
G Cm
I don’t need illusions!
[Chorus]
E F#
I’m waiting for the day,
G#m
When I can choose my desires.
E F#
I’m waiting for the day,
G#m
When I’m whole again.
E F#
I’m waiting for the day,
G#m
Where we can stand up defiant.
E C#m
I’m waiting for the day.
[Chorus]
E F#
I’m waiting for the day,
G#m
When I can choose my desires.
E F#
I’m waiting for the day,
G#m
When I’m whole again.
E F#
I’m waiting for the day,
G#m
Where we can stand up defiant.
E C#m
I’m waiting for the day.
[Chorus]
F G
I’m waiting for the day,
Am
When I can choose my desires.
F G
I’m waiting for the day,
Am
When I’m whole again.
F G
I’m waiting for the day,
Am
Where we can stand up defiant.
F Dm
I’m waiting for the day.
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