A Dream

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Key: CM

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[Cm]Last night [Fm]I dreamed
[Bb]That you were [Eb]here with me
[Cm]And we were [Fm]in each others arms
[Bb]It was [Eb]oh so heavenly
[Cm]You held me [Fm]close to you
[Bb]And whispered [Eb]in my ear
[Cm]Let's build [Fm]a life together
[Bb]Share love [Eb]beyond compare
[Cm]As we danced [Fm]to the melody
[Bb]We had so [Eb]much to share
[Cm](Then the [Fm]music stopped)
[Bb]In a flash [Eb]I was all alone
[Cm](It was [Fm]just a dream)
[Bb]Haunting me [Eb]once again
[Cm]A dream, [Fm]of simple fantasy
[Eb]That I, [Cm]wished was reality
[Fm]That you'd, come [Bb]knocking at my door
[Eb]And we'd, relive [Cm]this dream once more
[Cm]The day [Fm]you left
[Bb]You said [Eb]you would return
[Cm]Just when [Fm]you wouldn't promise
[Bb]Said you [Eb]needed time alone
[Cm]You said [Fm]you loved me
[Bb]And someday our [Eb]love could be
[Cm]I couldn't [Fm]understand it
[Bb]I thought we [Eb]were both happy
[Cm]As we danced [Fm]to the melody
[Bb]We had so [Eb]much to share
[Cm](Then the [Fm]music stopped)
[Bb]In a flash [Eb]I was all alone
[Cm](It was [Fm]just a dream)
[Bb]Haunting me [Eb]once again
[Cm]A dream, of simple fantasy [Fm](A dream, of simple fantasy)
[Eb]That I, [Cm]wished was reality
[Fm]That you'd, come [Bb]knocking at my door
[Eb]And we'd, relive [Cm]this dream once more
[Cm]A dream baby, I'ts just [Fm]fantasy (A dream, of simple fantasy)
[Eb]That I, [Cm]wished was reality
[Fm]That you'd, come [Bb]knocking at my door
[Eb]And we'd, relive [Cm]this dream once more
[Cm]A dream
[Bb]Hold me
[Eb]Love me
[Cm]With all [Fm]your heart
[Bb]Ohh, come back
[Eb]Please make my dream [Cm]come true for me
[Fm]I need so much [Bb]for you to see
[Eb]I need you to [Cm]love me once again
[Fm]A dream, oh baby [Bb](A dream, of simple fantasy)
[Eb]That I, [Cm]wished was reality
[Fm]That you'd, come [Bb]knocking at my door
[Eb]And we'd, relive [Cm]this dream once more

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Original Key Cm (C Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Medium

Capo Position Capo Fret 3

Chord Count 4 Unique Chords

Genre Contemporary

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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A Dream by DeBarge is played in the key of Cm with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Cm (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti Fm (iv) sebagai Subdominant Minor (Tensi Melankolis).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for A Dream by DeBarge: sounding in Cm (Capo Fret 3, shape Am) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in Cm (Capo on Fret 3 (played in Am shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Fm, Bb, Eb) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Cm to Fm requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

i – iv – Bb – Eb

Song chords:

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Cm Fm Bb Eb

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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This song uses a minimalist 4-chord structure.

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

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key CM Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 3 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key AM Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 3 transforms fingering into Am, maintaining Cm sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family CM

Diatonic Matrix

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

i Cm Tonic

ii° Ddim Supertonic

III D# Mediant

iv Fm Subdominant

v Gm Dominant

VI G# Submediant

VII A# Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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KEY: CM • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: i – iv – Bb – Eb • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 3

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for A Dream (DeBarge)?

To play the Easy Chords for A Dream, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 3 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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

The original recording key for A Dream by DeBarge is CM. 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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[Cm]Last night [Fm]I dreamed
[Bb]That you were [Eb]here with me
[Cm]And we were [Fm]in each others arms
[Bb]It was [Eb]oh so heavenly
[Cm]You held me [Fm]close to you
[Bb]And whispered [Eb]in my ear
[Cm]Let's build [Fm]a life together
[Bb]Share love [Eb]beyond compare
[Cm]As we danced [Fm]to the melody
[Bb]We had so [Eb]much to share
[Cm](Then the [Fm]music stopped)
[Bb]In a flash [Eb]I was all alone
[Cm](It was [Fm]just a dream)
[Bb]Haunting me [Eb]once again
[Cm]A dream, [Fm]of simple fantasy
[Eb]That I, [Cm]wished was reality
[Fm]That you'd, come [Bb]knocking at my door
[Eb]And we'd, relive [Cm]this dream once more
[Cm]The day [Fm]you left
[Bb]You said [Eb]you would return
[Cm]Just when [Fm]you wouldn't promise
[Bb]Said you [Eb]needed time alone
[Cm]You said [Fm]you loved me
[Bb]And someday our [Eb]love could be
[Cm]I couldn't [Fm]understand it
[Bb]I thought we [Eb]were both happy
[Cm]As we danced [Fm]to the melody
[Bb]We had so [Eb]much to share
[Cm](Then the [Fm]music stopped)
[Bb]In a flash [Eb]I was all alone
[Cm](It was [Fm]just a dream)
[Bb]Haunting me [Eb]once again
[Cm]A dream, of simple fantasy [Fm](A dream, of simple fantasy)
[Eb]That I, [Cm]wished was reality
[Fm]That you'd, come [Bb]knocking at my door
[Eb]And we'd, relive [Cm]this dream once more
[Cm]A dream baby, I'ts just [Fm]fantasy (A dream, of simple fantasy)
[Eb]That I, [Cm]wished was reality
[Fm]That you'd, come [Bb]knocking at my door
[Eb]And we'd, relive [Cm]this dream once more
[Cm]A dream
[Bb]Hold me
[Eb]Love me
[Cm]With all [Fm]your heart
[Bb]Ohh, come back
[Eb]Please make my dream [Cm]come true for me
[Fm]I need so much [Bb]for you to see
[Eb]I need you to [Cm]love me once again
[Fm]A dream, oh baby [Bb](A dream, of simple fantasy)
[Eb]That I, [Cm]wished was reality
[Fm]That you'd, come [Bb]knocking at my door
[Eb]And we'd, relive [Cm]this dream once more