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My Elusive Dreams

Bobby Bare & Skeeter Davis

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for My Elusive Dreams by Bobby Bare & Skeeter Davis in the key of C

Level: Advanced Decade: 1960s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
C G D G

Verse
F#You Followed Me To BTexas, YouC# Followed Me To UF#tah.
We Didn't Find It BThere So We Moved C#On....
F#You Went With Me To ABlabam', ThC#ings Looked Good In BirF#mingham.
We Didn't Find It BThere So We MovedC# On....

Chorus
I Know You're F#Tired Of FBollowing, MyC# Elusive DreF#ams And Schemes.
BFor They're Only FF#leeting Things, MyC# Elusive DreF#ams.

Verse 2
F#You Had My Child In MBemphis, ThC#en I Heard Of Work In F#Nashville.
We Didn't Find It TBhere, So We Moved OC#n....
To A F#Small Farm In NBebraska,  A GoldC# Mine In AlaskF#a.
We Couldn't Find It BThere So We MoveC#d On....    D​

Verse 3
GAnd Now We've Left CAlaska, BDecause There Was NoG Gold Mine.
CBut This Time, OnlyD Two Of Us Move On.
GAnd Now All We HaveC Is Each Other..D.. And A Little Memory That We Can Cling To.
CBut Still You Won't Let Me Go DOn Alone.

Chorus
I Know You're GTired Of CFollowing,D My ElusiveG Dreams And Schemes.
CFor They're OnlyG Fleeting Things..D..my ElusivGe Dreams.

CFor They're OnlyG Fleeting Things..D..my ElusiGve Dreams.
Also available in: F# (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for My Elusive Dreams?

The chords for My Elusive Dreams are: C, G, D, F#, B, C#

What is the original key of My Elusive Dreams?

The original key is F#.

What is the difficulty of playing My Elusive Dreams?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play My Elusive Dreams in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can My Elusive Dreams be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play My Elusive Dreams on ukulele?

Chord My Elusive Dreams can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in My Elusive Dreams?

My Elusive Dreams uses 6 chords: C, G, D, F#, B, C#

What is the easiest way to play My Elusive Dreams?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was My Elusive Dreams released in?

My Elusive Dreams was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for My Elusive Dreams?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch My Elusive Dreams to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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