All I Have to Do Is Dream

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Key: B

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[Intro]
[B] [E] [F#] [B] [E] [F#] [B] [E] [F#] [B] [E] [F#] [B]

[B]Dream, dream, [E]dream, dream
[F#]Dream, dream, [B]dream, dream
[E]When I want [F#]you in my arms
[B]When I want you [E]and all your charms
[F#]Whenever I want you, all [B]I have to do is
[E]Dream, dream, [F#]dream, dream
[B]When I feel [B]blue in the night
[E]And I need you [F#]to hold me tight
[B]Whenever I want you, all [E]I have to do is
[F#]Dream
[B]I can make you mine, [E]taste your lips of wine
[F#]Anytime, night [B]or day
[E]Only trouble [F#]is, gee whiz
[B]I'm dreamin' [B]my life away
[E]I need you so [F#]that I could die
[B]I love you so [E]and that is why
[F#]Whenever I want you, all [B]I have to do is
[E]Dream, dream, [F#]dream, dream
[B]Dream
[E]I can make you mine, [F#]taste your lips of wine
[B]Anytime, night [B]or day
[E]Only trouble [F#]is, gee whiz
[B]I'm dreamin' [E]my life away
[F#]I need you so [B]that I could die
[E]I love you so [F#]and that is why
[B]Whenever I want you, all [E]I have to do is
[F#]Dream, dream, [B]dream, dream
[B]Dream, dream, [E]dream, dream
[F#]Dream, dream, [B]dream, dream
[E]Dream

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key B (B Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Medium

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 3 Unique Chords

Genre Adult

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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All I Have to Do Is Dream by The Everly Brothers is played in the key of B with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: B (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti E (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti F# (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for All I Have to Do Is Dream by The Everly Brothers: sounding in B without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in B (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (B, F#) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from B to E 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 – V

Song chords:

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B E F#

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 B Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key B Open chord finger positions

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

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Diatonic Matrix

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

I B Tonic

ii C#m Supertonic

iii D#m Mediant

IV E Subdominant

V F# Dominant

vi G#m Submediant

vii° A#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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check_circle Terdapat 2 chord palang/gantung (B, F#)

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KEY: B • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: I – IV – V • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for All I Have to Do Is Dream (The Everly Brothers)?

To play the Easy Chords for All I Have to Do Is Dream, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for All I Have to Do Is Dream?

The original recording key for All I Have to Do Is Dream by The Everly Brothers is B. 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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