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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · Em · G · D
Army Dreamers Chords – Guitar
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · Em · G · D
Army Dreamers Chords – Ukulele
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · Em · G · D
Army Dreamers Chords – Piano
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · Em · G · D
Army Dreamers Chords – Banjo
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · Em · G · D
Army Dreamers Chords – Mandolin
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · Em · G · D
Army Dreamers Chords – Harmonica
Kate Bush’s poignant anti-war ballad about a mother mourning her son lost to military service. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Folk Strum (3/4 Time)
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Tip: This song is in 3/4 waltz time, so count “1-2-3, 1-2-3” for each measure and strum accordingly.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
A – E – A
D – A – E
A – E – A
D – E – A
Chorus
A – E – A
D – A
Verse 2
A – E – A – E (×3)
D – A – E – A – E
Chorus
A – E – A
D – A
Verse 3
A – E – A – E (×3)
D – A – E – A – E
Chorus
A – E – A
D – A
Verse 4
A – E – A – E (×3)
D – A – E – A – E
Chorus
A – E – A
D – A
Bridge
A – E – A
D – A – E
A – E – A
D – A – E
Chorus
A – E – A
D – A
Practice tip: The chord progression is very simple (A, E, D). Practice the waltz strum pattern slowly until it feels natural, focusing on the downbeat on “1”.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Army Dreamers"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, Em, G and D.
Is "Army Dreamers" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Army Dreamers" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Army Dreamers"?
It was written by Kate Bush, and released in 1980.