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I Had A Dream

Daniel Johnston

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for I Had A Dream by Daniel Johnston in the key of C

Level: Advanced Decade: 1980s Genre: Indie / Alternative Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
I Had A Dream
Daniel Johnston-Dont Be Scared(1982)

Intro
Cmaj7  A#maj7 Cmaj7 A#maj7

Verse 1
Cmaj7I Had A Dream AboutA#maj7 You
Cmaj7You Were The Queen Of Quite AA#maj7 Few
And B7I Was There, But E7You Didn't Care
I A7Didn't Matter DSomehow  A#maj7​

Verse 2
Cmaj7The Band Played And You Sang AA#maj7 Tune
And The Cmaj7Stars Fell Down From TheA#maj7 Moon
And You Bmaj7Smiled A B7Smile That E7Parted The Sea
But A7You Didn't Notice Dmaj7Me
A#maj7No

Verse 3
Your Cmaj7Eyes Filled Up The Sky And They WereA#maj7 Blue
And Cmaj7You Had A Weird Monkey There With YouDmaj7 Too
A#maj7And You B7Danced A Jig And E7Tipped His Hat
And You A7Turned Around With A Amaj7Grin So Dmaj7Fat
And He Was A#maj7Me

Verse 4
There WCmaj7ere Lights And Fireworks And Cannons Going Off
In Your A#maj7Honor
And I Was Cmaj7Worried,
But A Man Said "Don't Worry, Nothing Can A#maj7Harm Her"
And I Bmaj7Grabbed The Microphone And I E7Stood All Alone
And I A7Looked Up At DYou, And You Looked Down At Me
And B7Then You Said "EOff With His AHead"  D  A#maj7        Cmaj7      A#maj7​

Outro
Cmaj7I Had A Dream AboutA#maj7 You
Also available in: Bbmaj7 (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for I Had A Dream?

The chords for I Had A Dream are: Cmaj7, A#maj7, B7, E7, A7, D, Bmaj7, Dmaj7, Amaj7, E, A

What is the original key of I Had A Dream?

The original key is Bbmaj7.

What is the difficulty of playing I Had A Dream?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play I Had A Dream in another key?

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

Can I Had A Dream be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play I Had A Dream on ukulele?

Chord I Had A Dream can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in I Had A Dream?

I Had A Dream uses 11 chords: Cmaj7, A#maj7, B7, E7, A7, D, Bmaj7, Dmaj7, Amaj7, E, A

What is the easiest way to play I Had A Dream?

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 I Had A Dream released in?

I Had A Dream was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for I Had A Dream?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch I Had A Dream 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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