A Boy Can Dream

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Key: C

Tuning: Standard

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[C]I met her on the [C/B]day of New Year's Eve
[Am]I was shopping for a [C]wedding gift on Buena Vista street
[C/B]I swear I saw [Am]the fire in her eyes
[F]The kind of girl you hear [C]about but never see in real life
[C]Everyone needs something, [C/B]everyone wants love
[Am]She's lying in my [F]bed in just her underwear
[G]She's laughing at [F]the words I say
[G]Yeah, we're kissing [C]and we're touching
[C/B]Underneath the covers [Am]listening to Marvin Gaye
[C]I hear her whispering I love [C/B]you right before I fall asleep
[C]A boy can dream, dream, dream, [C/B]a boy can dream, dream, dream
[C]A boy can dream, dream, dream, [C/B]a boy can dream, dream, dream
[Am] Know I woke [C]up on Sunday afternoon
[C/B]I had to drive back, I [Am]was hoping I would see her soon
[F]Is something about the [C]way she looked at me
[C/B]She keeps playing in my head [Am]like a broken record on repeat
[C]Everyone needs something, [C/B]everyone wants love
[Am]She's lying in my [F]bed in just her underwear
[G]She's laughing at [F]the words I say
[G]Yeah, we're kissing [C]and we're touching
[C/B]Underneath the covers [Am]listening to Marvin Gaye
[C]I hear her whispering I love [C/B]you right before I fall asleep
[C]A boy can dream, dream, dream, [C/B]a boy can dream, dream, dream
[C]A boy can dream, dream, dream, [C/B]a boy can dream, dream, dream
[G]If only I had her number I know later on tonight
[Am]She'd be lying in my [F]bed in just her underwear
[G]She's laughing at [F]the words I say
[G]Yeah, we're kissing [C]and we're touching
[C/B]Underneath the covers [Am]listening to Marvin Gaye
[C]I hear her whispering I love [C/B]you right before I fall asleep
[C]A boy can dream, dream, dream, [C/B]a boy can dream, dream, dream
[C]A boy can dream, dream, dream, [C/B]a boy can dream, dream, dream
[C]I met her on the [C/B]day of New Year's Eve

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Song Summary & Key Facts

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Album Casey Abrams

Released 2012

Genre

idol

Songwriter Casey Abrams

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

Chord Mudah Basic Chords • No Capo Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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Song Fundamentals

Key C (C Major)

Tempo / BPM Tempo: Not available

Tuning Standard

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Easy

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 5 Unique Chords

Genre idol

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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A Boy Can Dream by Casey Abrams is played in the key of C. Arranged in the natural sounding key of C in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'A Boy Can Dream' by Casey Abrams utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. To prevent hand fatigue on the challenging F barre chord, beginners can comfortably substitute an open Fmaj7 (xx3210) or small four-string F (xx3211) without sacrificing harmonic richness or vocal support. The pivotal chord transition occurs between Am and F: anchor your index finger as a pivot guide and keep your fingertips close to the frets to prevent hesitation on the downbeat. Set your metronome at an initial practice tempo of 66 BPM in 4/4 time to master the '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' strumming groove, emphasizing steady downstrokes on beats one and three before accelerating toward the studio speed of 92 BPM.

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for A Boy Can Dream by Casey Abrams: sounding in C without capo at 92 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in C (Standard tuning without capo) at 92 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F) with open cowboy substitutions (Fmaj7 or 4-string small F (xx3211)) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Am to F requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 66 BPM before accelerating to studio 92 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

I – vi – I – vi

Song chords:

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C C/B Am F

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key C Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of C without a capo.

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piano Chord Family C

Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of C. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

I C Tonic

ii Dm Supertonic

iii Em Mediant

IV F Subdominant

V G Dominant

vi Am Submediant

vii° Bdim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 5 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (F)

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KEY: C • TEMPO: Tempo: Not available • PROG: I – vi – I – vi • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for A Boy Can Dream (Casey Abrams)?

To play the Easy Chords for A Boy Can Dream, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for A Boy Can Dream?

The original recording key for A Boy Can Dream by Casey Abrams is C. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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Song Summary & Key Facts

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Album Casey Abrams

Released 2012

Genre

idol

Songwriter Casey Abrams

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

Chord Mudah Basic Chords • No Capo Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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A Boy Can Dream

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tune Why Use a Capo?

piano Chord Family C

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

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