The Mamas & The Papas - Dream A Little Dream Of Me
Hello! Below you'll find my "Dream A Little Dream Of Me" chords & lyrics chart as well as a tutorial video on how to play the piano accompaniment.
There are a lot of versions of this song, but I base my version on The Mamas & The Papas' classic recording. There are a fair amount of chords, but the rhythm stays consistent which makes it easier to learn.
Enjoy!
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Dream A Little Dream Of Me Chords & Lyrics
[Intro]
| 3/4 G Am G/B |
| C Gbdim | Ab6 G6 |X2
| 3/4 G Am G/B |
| C Gbdim | Ab6 G6 |X2
[Verse 1]
C Gbdim7 Ab6 G6
Stars shining bright above you
C (B) (Bb) A7 A7b9
Night breezes seem to whisper I love you
F Fm
Birds singing in the sycamore tree
C Ab7 G
Dream a little dream of me
C Gbdim7 Ab6 G6
Stars shining bright above you
C (B) (Bb) A7 A7b9
Night breezes seem to whisper I love you
F Fm
Birds singing in the sycamore tree
C Ab7 G
Dream a little dream of me
[Verse 2]
C Gbdim7 Ab6 G6
Say nighty-night and kiss me
C (B) (Bb) A7 A7b9
Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me
F Fm
While I'm alone, blue as can be
C Ab7 G7 C E7
Dream a little dream of me
C Gbdim7 Ab6 G6
Say nighty-night and kiss me
C (B) (Bb) A7 A7b9
Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me
F Fm
While I'm alone, blue as can be
C Ab7 G7 C E7
Dream a little dream of me
[Chorus]
A F#m7 Bm7 E7
Stars fading but I linger on, dear
A F#m7 Bm7 E7
Still craving your kiss
A F#m7 Bm7 E7
I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear
A F#m7 Ab7 G7
Just saying this...
A F#m7 Bm7 E7
Stars fading but I linger on, dear
A F#m7 Bm7 E7
Still craving your kiss
A F#m7 Bm7 E7
I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear
A F#m7 Ab7 G7
Just saying this...
[Verse 3]
C Gbdim7 Ab6 G6
Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
C (B) (Bb) A7 A7b9
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
C Gbdim7 Ab6 G6
Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
C (B) (Bb) A7 A7b9
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
F Fm
But in your dreams, whatever they be
C Ab7 G7 C
Dream a little dream of me
But in your dreams, whatever they be
C Ab7 G7 C
Dream a little dream of me
[Solo]
| C Gbdim7 | Ab6 G6 |
| C - (B) (Bb) | A7 A7b9 |
| F | Fm | C - Ab7 G7 | C E7 |
| C Gbdim7 | Ab6 G6 |
| C - (B) (Bb) | A7 A7b9 |
| F | Fm | C - Ab7 G7 | C E7 |
[Chorus]
A F#m7 Bm7 E7
Stars fading but I linger on, dear
A F#m7 Bm7 E7
Still craving your kiss
A F#m7 Bm7 E7
I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear
A F#m7 Ab7 G7
Just saying this...
A F#m7 Bm7 E7
Stars fading but I linger on, dear
A F#m7 Bm7 E7
Still craving your kiss
A F#m7 Bm7 E7
I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear
A F#m7 Ab7 G7
Just saying this...
[Verse 4]
C Gbdim7 Ab6 G6
Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
C (B) (Bb) A7 A7b9
Sweet dreams that leave all worries far behind you
F Fm
But in your dreams, whatever they be
C Ab7 G7 (C)
Dream a little dream of me
C Gbdim7 Ab6 G6
Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
C (B) (Bb) A7 A7b9
Sweet dreams that leave all worries far behind you
F Fm
But in your dreams, whatever they be
C Ab7 G7 (C)
Dream a little dream of me
[Outro]
C Gbdim7 Ab6 G6
Da dada da da da
C Gbdim7 Ab6 G6
Da dada da da da
Repeat multiple times with add libs and whistling
Fade out, or end on C
This document is the author's own work and represents his interpretation of this song. It's intended solely for private study, scholarship or research.
This chord chart is here only to support online learning. We recommend buying official transcripts from a licensed and reputable publisher.
Dream A Little Dream Of Me Piano Tips
1. Take It Slow: It's counterintuitive, but the quickest way to get comfortable and sound great playing a song is to practice it very slowly at first. Steady rhythm and counting are crucial to sounding like a pro, so let yourself get used to feeling the beat at a slow, easy tempo. Once you can nail "Dream A Little Dream Of Me" slowly, *gradually* speed it up. You'll sound much better than if you jumped in at full speed!
2. Use The Pedal Wisely: Utilize the sustain pedal to connect the chords smoothly, timing your lifts with the arrival of a new chord. For help with sustain pedal timing, check out this video.
3. Simplify if need be: "Dream A Little Dream Of Me" still sounds great even if you simply hold out the chords and ignore most of the rhythm patterns and extra details in the tutorial video. Feel free to keep it simple, especially if you sing while playing. As you get comfortable, you can always add the fancy stuff later.
