"Dear Mr. Fantasy" by Traffic is a psychedelic rock song that explores themes of escapism, disillusionment, and the search for meaning. The lyrics address a mysterious figure referred to as "Mr. Fantasy," who offers an escape from the mundane and monotonous aspects of everyday life. The narrator implores Mr. Fantasy to provide solace and guidance, seeking refuge from the struggles and challenges they face. The song's dreamy and atmospheric soundscapes, coupled with its hypnotic rhythms, evoke a sense of otherworldly transcendence, mirroring the desire to transcend the limitations of reality. Overall, "Dear Mr. Fantasy" is a contemplative and introspective exploration of the human condition and the quest for spiritual fulfillment.
Notes:
Key:A
(Riff played below middle C)
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Dear Mis-ter Fan-ta-sy, play us a tune
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Some-thing to make us all hap-py
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Do an-y-thing take us out of this gloom
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Sing a song, play gui-tar, make it snap-py
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You are the one who can make us all laugh
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But do-ing that, you break out in tears
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Please don't be sad,
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if it was a straight mind you had
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We would-n't have known you all these years
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Ooh, ah Ooh, ah Ooh, ah Ooh, ah ah
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Dear Mis-ter Fan-ta-sy, play us a tune
7 7 7 -7 7 6 -5 5*-5 6-55*
Some-thing to make us all hap-py
5* -5 5* -5 5* -5 6 6-55*
2 -2* -3 4 -3 4
Do an-y-thing to take us out of this gloom
7 7 7 -7 6 6 -5 5* -5 6-55*
Sing a song, play gui-tar, make it snap-py
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2 -2* -3 4 -3 4
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