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Daydream Believer Chords

The Monkees Beginner Key of G 6 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

Gtap to play

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Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · Am · Bm · C · D · Em

Daydream Believer Chords – Guitar

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · Am · Bm · C · D · Em

Daydream Believer Chords – Ukulele

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · Am · Bm · C · D · Em

Daydream Believer Chords – Piano

Gtap to play

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · Am · Bm · C · D · Em

Daydream Believer Chords – Banjo

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Bmtap to play

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Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · Am · Bm · C · D · Em

Daydream Believer Chords – Mandolin

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Bmtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · Am · Bm · C · D · Em

Daydream Believer Chords – Harmonica

The Monkees’ upbeat 1967 hit about finding joy in everyday life. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Chords used: G, Am, Bm, C, D, Em · Key: G · Difficulty: Beginner

Folk Rock (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes shown.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

G – C

G – D

G – C

G – D – G

C – G – D

Chorus

C – G

C

G

D – G

Verse 2

G – C – G

D – G

C – G

D – G

C – G

Chorus

C – G

C

G

D – G

Bridge

Em – C – G – D (×3)

Em – C – G

Chorus

C – G

C

G

D – G

Outro

G – C

G

D

G

C

G – D

G

Practice tip: The G to D transition happens often; practice pivoting your ring finger from the 3rd fret of the high E string (G) to the 2nd fret of the same string (D).

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Daydream Believer"?

You need 6 beginner-friendly chords: G, Am, Bm, C, D and Em.

Is "Daydream Believer" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 6 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Daydream Believer" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Daydream Believer"?

It was written by John Stewart, and released in 1967.