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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
D · G · A · Bm · Em
I Dreamed a Dream Chords – Guitar
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
D · G · A · Bm · Em
I Dreamed a Dream Chords – Ukulele
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
D · G · A · Bm · Em
I Dreamed a Dream Chords – Piano
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
D · G · A · Bm · Em
I Dreamed a Dream Chords – Banjo
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
D · G · A · Bm · Em
I Dreamed a Dream Chords – Mandolin
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
D · G · A · Bm · Em
I Dreamed a Dream Chords – Harmonica
Anne Hathaway’s heartbreaking rendition of Fantine’s lament from Les Misérables. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D.
Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a gentle, arpeggiated fingerpicking pattern for the verses to enhance the melancholy feel, switching to the strum pattern for the choruses.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
D – G
D
A
D – G
D
A
D – G
A
Chorus
D – G
D – A
D – G
D – A
D – G
D – A
D – G
D – A
Verse 2
D – G
D – A
D – G
D – A
Chorus
D – G
D – A
D – G
D – A
D – G
D – A
D – G
D – A
Bridge
G – A
D
G – A
D
Verse 3
D – G
D – A
D – G
D – A
Chorus
D – G
D – A
D – G
D – A
D – G
D – A
D – G
D – A
Practice tip: Master the D to G and D to A transitions, as they are the core of the song; practice the bridge separately to nail the emotional build-up before the final, quiet verse.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "I Dreamed a Dream"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: D, G, A, Bm and Em.
Is "I Dreamed a Dream" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "I Dreamed a Dream" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "I Dreamed a Dream"?
It was written by Claude-Michel Schonberg, Alain Boubil, Herbert Kretzmer, and released in 1980.