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Dreams Chords

Fleetwood Mac Beginner Key of F 3 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

Ftap to play

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Amtap to play

Key

F

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

F · G · Am

Dreams Chords – Guitar

Fleetwood Mac’s only #1 hit is beautifully simple – just two chords for most of the song.

Dreamy Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: The song primarily alternates between F and G. Keep a steady, hypnotic rhythm. Use the full F barre chord or play Fmaj7 (x33210) for an easier version.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F G

Now here you go again, you say you want your freedom

F G

Well, who am I to keep you down?

F G

It’s only right that you should play the way you feel it

F G

But listen carefully to the sound

Chorus

F G

Of your loneliness, like a heartbeat drives you mad

F G

In the stillness of remembering what you had

F G

And what you lost

Am

And what you had

F G

And what you lost

Outro

F G

Thunder only happens when it’s raining

F G

Players only love you when they’re playing

F G

Women, they will come and they will go

F G

When the rain washes you clean, you’ll know

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Dreams"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: F, G and Am.

Is "Dreams" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of F, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Dreams" in?

It is in the key of F.

Who wrote "Dreams"?

It was written by Stevie Nicks, and released in 1977.

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

F

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

F · G · Am

Dreams Chords – Ukulele

Fleetwood Mac’s only #1 hit is beautifully simple – just two chords for most of the song.

Dreamy Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: The song primarily alternates between F and G. Keep a steady, hypnotic rhythm. Use the full F barre chord or play Fmaj7 (x33210) for an easier version.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F G

Now here you go again, you say you want your freedom

F G

Well, who am I to keep you down?

F G

It’s only right that you should play the way you feel it

F G

But listen carefully to the sound

Chorus

F G

Of your loneliness, like a heartbeat drives you mad

F G

In the stillness of remembering what you had

F G

And what you lost

Am

And what you had

F G

And what you lost

Outro

F G

Thunder only happens when it’s raining

F G

Players only love you when they’re playing

F G

Women, they will come and they will go

F G

When the rain washes you clean, you’ll know

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Dreams"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: F, G and Am.

Is "Dreams" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of F, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Dreams" in?

It is in the key of F.

Who wrote "Dreams"?

It was written by Stevie Nicks, and released in 1977.

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

F

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

F · G · Am

Dreams Chords – Piano

Fleetwood Mac’s only #1 hit is beautifully simple – just two chords for most of the song.

Dreamy Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: The song primarily alternates between F and G. Keep a steady, hypnotic rhythm. Use the full F barre chord or play Fmaj7 (x33210) for an easier version.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F G

Now here you go again, you say you want your freedom

F G

Well, who am I to keep you down?

F G

It’s only right that you should play the way you feel it

F G

But listen carefully to the sound

Chorus

F G

Of your loneliness, like a heartbeat drives you mad

F G

In the stillness of remembering what you had

F G

And what you lost

Am

And what you had

F G

And what you lost

Outro

F G

Thunder only happens when it’s raining

F G

Players only love you when they’re playing

F G

Women, they will come and they will go

F G

When the rain washes you clean, you’ll know

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Dreams"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: F, G and Am.

Is "Dreams" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of F, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Dreams" in?

It is in the key of F.

Who wrote "Dreams"?

It was written by Stevie Nicks, and released in 1977.

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

F

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

F · G · Am

Dreams Chords – Banjo

Fleetwood Mac’s only #1 hit is beautifully simple – just two chords for most of the song.

Dreamy Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: The song primarily alternates between F and G. Keep a steady, hypnotic rhythm. Use the full F barre chord or play Fmaj7 (x33210) for an easier version.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F G

Now here you go again, you say you want your freedom

F G

Well, who am I to keep you down?

F G

It’s only right that you should play the way you feel it

F G

But listen carefully to the sound

Chorus

F G

Of your loneliness, like a heartbeat drives you mad

F G

In the stillness of remembering what you had

F G

And what you lost

Am

And what you had

F G

And what you lost

Outro

F G

Thunder only happens when it’s raining

F G

Players only love you when they’re playing

F G

Women, they will come and they will go

F G

When the rain washes you clean, you’ll know

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Dreams"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: F, G and Am.

Is "Dreams" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of F, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Dreams" in?

It is in the key of F.

Who wrote "Dreams"?

It was written by Stevie Nicks, and released in 1977.

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

F

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

F · G · Am

Dreams Chords – Mandolin

Fleetwood Mac’s only #1 hit is beautifully simple – just two chords for most of the song.

Dreamy Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: The song primarily alternates between F and G. Keep a steady, hypnotic rhythm. Use the full F barre chord or play Fmaj7 (x33210) for an easier version.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F G

Now here you go again, you say you want your freedom

F G

Well, who am I to keep you down?

F G

It’s only right that you should play the way you feel it

F G

But listen carefully to the sound

Chorus

F G

Of your loneliness, like a heartbeat drives you mad

F G

In the stillness of remembering what you had

F G

And what you lost

Am

And what you had

F G

And what you lost

Outro

F G

Thunder only happens when it’s raining

F G

Players only love you when they’re playing

F G

Women, they will come and they will go

F G

When the rain washes you clean, you’ll know

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Dreams"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: F, G and Am.

Is "Dreams" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of F, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Dreams" in?

It is in the key of F.

Who wrote "Dreams"?

It was written by Stevie Nicks, and released in 1977.

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

F

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

F · G · Am

Dreams Chords – Harmonica

Fleetwood Mac’s only #1 hit is beautifully simple – just two chords for most of the song.

Dreamy Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: The song primarily alternates between F and G. Keep a steady, hypnotic rhythm. Use the full F barre chord or play Fmaj7 (x33210) for an easier version.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

F G

Now here you go again, you say you want your freedom

F G

Well, who am I to keep you down?

F G

It’s only right that you should play the way you feel it

F G

But listen carefully to the sound

Chorus

F G

Of your loneliness, like a heartbeat drives you mad

F G

In the stillness of remembering what you had

F G

And what you lost

Am

And what you had

F G

And what you lost

Outro

F G

Thunder only happens when it’s raining

F G

Players only love you when they’re playing

F G

Women, they will come and they will go

F G

When the rain washes you clean, you’ll know

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Dreams"?

You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: F, G and Am.

Is "Dreams" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of F, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Dreams" in?

It is in the key of F.

Who wrote "Dreams"?

It was written by Stevie Nicks, and released in 1977.