Pop, Jazz

Dream a Little Dream of Me Chords

Mamas and the Papas Beginner Key of C 6 Chords 2 min read

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Key

C Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Dm · E

A classic 1960s pop standard popularized by The Mamas & the Papas. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Swing Strum (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a light, relaxed strumming hand to match the dreamy feel of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

Stars shining bright above you

G7

Night breezes seem to whisper “I love you”

F

Birds singing in the sycamore tree

C G7

Dream a little dream of me

Chorus

F C

Say “nighty-night” and kiss me

F C

Just hold me tight and tell me you’ll miss me

F C

While I’m alone and blue as can be

C G7

Dream a little dream of me

Verse 2

C

Stars fading but I linger on, dear

G7

Still craving your kiss

F

I’m longing to linger till dawn, dear

C

Just saying this

Chorus

F

Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you

F

Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you

F

But in your dreams whatever they be

C G7

Dream a little dream of me

Bridge

F

Stars fading but I linger on, dear

G7

Still craving your kiss

F

I’m longing to linger till dawn, dear

C

Just saying this

Chorus

F

Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you

F

Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you

F

But in your dreams whatever they be

C G7

Dream a little dream of me

Outro

C G7

Dream a little dream of me

C G7

Dream a little dream of me

C G7

Dream a little dream of me

Practice tip: Focus on the quick change from C to G7, which happens often; practice that two-chord switch until it’s automatic.

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Key

C Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Dm · E

A classic 1960s pop standard popularized by The Mamas & the Papas. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Swing Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a light, relaxed strumming hand to match the dreamy feel of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

Stars shining bright above you

G7

Night breezes seem to whisper “I love you”

F

Birds singing in the sycamore tree

C G7

Dream a little dream of me

Chorus

F C

Say “nighty-night” and kiss me

F C

Just hold me tight and tell me you’ll miss me

F C

While I’m alone and blue as can be

C G7

Dream a little dream of me

Verse 2

C

Stars fading but I linger on, dear

G7

Still craving your kiss

F

I’m longing to linger till dawn, dear

C

Just saying this

Chorus

F

Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you

F

Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you

F

But in your dreams whatever they be

C G7

Dream a little dream of me

Bridge

F

Stars fading but I linger on, dear

G7

Still craving your kiss

F

I’m longing to linger till dawn, dear

C

Just saying this

Chorus

F

Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you

F

Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you

F

But in your dreams whatever they be

C G7

Dream a little dream of me

Outro

C G7

Dream a little dream of me

C G7

Dream a little dream of me

C G7

Dream a little dream of me

Practice tip: Focus on the quick change from C to G7, which happens often; practice that two-chord switch until it’s automatic.

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Key

C Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Dm · E

A classic 1960s pop standard popularized by The Mamas & the Papas. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Swing Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a light, relaxed strumming hand to match the dreamy feel of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

Stars shining bright above you

G7

Night breezes seem to whisper “I love you”

F

Birds singing in the sycamore tree

C G7

Dream a little dream of me

Chorus

F C

Say “nighty-night” and kiss me

F C

Just hold me tight and tell me you’ll miss me

F C

While I’m alone and blue as can be

C G7

Dream a little dream of me

Verse 2

C

Stars fading but I linger on, dear

G7

Still craving your kiss

F

I’m longing to linger till dawn, dear

C

Just saying this

Chorus

F

Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you

F

Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you

F

But in your dreams whatever they be

C G7

Dream a little dream of me

Bridge

F

Stars fading but I linger on, dear

G7

Still craving your kiss

F

I’m longing to linger till dawn, dear

C

Just saying this

Chorus

F

Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you

F

Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you

F

But in your dreams whatever they be

C G7

Dream a little dream of me

Outro

C G7

Dream a little dream of me

C G7

Dream a little dream of me

C G7

Dream a little dream of me

Practice tip: Focus on the quick change from C to G7, which happens often; practice that two-chord switch until it’s automatic.

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Key

C Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Dm · E

A classic 1960s pop standard popularized by The Mamas & the Papas. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Swing Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a light, relaxed strumming hand to match the dreamy feel of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

Stars shining bright above you

G7

Night breezes seem to whisper “I love you”

F

Birds singing in the sycamore tree

C G7

Dream a little dream of me

Chorus

F C

Say “nighty-night” and kiss me

F C

Just hold me tight and tell me you’ll miss me

F C

While I’m alone and blue as can be

C G7

Dream a little dream of me

Verse 2

C

Stars fading but I linger on, dear

G7

Still craving your kiss

F

I’m longing to linger till dawn, dear

C

Just saying this

Chorus

F

Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you

F

Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you

F

But in your dreams whatever they be

C G7

Dream a little dream of me

Bridge

F

Stars fading but I linger on, dear

G7

Still craving your kiss

F

I’m longing to linger till dawn, dear

C

Just saying this

Chorus

F

Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you

F

Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you

F

But in your dreams whatever they be

C G7

Dream a little dream of me

Outro

C G7

Dream a little dream of me

C G7

Dream a little dream of me

C G7

Dream a little dream of me

Practice tip: Focus on the quick change from C to G7, which happens often; practice that two-chord switch until it’s automatic.

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Key

C Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Dm · E

A classic 1960s pop standard popularized by The Mamas & the Papas. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Swing Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a light, relaxed strumming hand to match the dreamy feel of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

Stars shining bright above you

G7

Night breezes seem to whisper “I love you”

F

Birds singing in the sycamore tree

C G7

Dream a little dream of me

Chorus

F C

Say “nighty-night” and kiss me

F C

Just hold me tight and tell me you’ll miss me

F C

While I’m alone and blue as can be

C G7

Dream a little dream of me

Verse 2

C

Stars fading but I linger on, dear

G7

Still craving your kiss

F

I’m longing to linger till dawn, dear

C

Just saying this

Chorus

F

Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you

F

Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you

F

But in your dreams whatever they be

C G7

Dream a little dream of me

Bridge

F

Stars fading but I linger on, dear

G7

Still craving your kiss

F

I’m longing to linger till dawn, dear

C

Just saying this

Chorus

F

Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you

F

Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you

F

But in your dreams whatever they be

C G7

Dream a little dream of me

Outro

C G7

Dream a little dream of me

C G7

Dream a little dream of me

C G7

Dream a little dream of me

Practice tip: Focus on the quick change from C to G7, which happens often; practice that two-chord switch until it’s automatic.

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Key

C Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Dm · E

A classic 1960s pop standard popularized by The Mamas & the Papas. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Swing Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light, relaxed strumming hand to match the dreamy feel of the song.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

Stars shining bright above you

G7

Night breezes seem to whisper “I love you”

F

Birds singing in the sycamore tree

C G7

Dream a little dream of me

Chorus

F C

Say “nighty-night” and kiss me

F C

Just hold me tight and tell me you’ll miss me

F C

While I’m alone and blue as can be

C G7

Dream a little dream of me

Verse 2

C

Stars fading but I linger on, dear

G7

Still craving your kiss

F

I’m longing to linger till dawn, dear

C

Just saying this

Chorus

F

Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you

F

Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you

F

But in your dreams whatever they be

C G7

Dream a little dream of me

Bridge

F

Stars fading but I linger on, dear

G7

Still craving your kiss

F

I’m longing to linger till dawn, dear

C

Just saying this

Chorus

F

Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you

F

Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you

F

But in your dreams whatever they be

C G7

Dream a little dream of me

Outro

C G7

Dream a little dream of me

C G7

Dream a little dream of me

C G7

Dream a little dream of me

Practice tip: Focus on the quick change from C to G7, which happens often; practice that two-chord switch until it’s automatic.