ABBA - I Have a Dream Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to D,A,G keys to play this song with easier chords.
Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar G7 chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar F chord diagram
[Opening]
[C]I have a [G7]dream, a song to [C]sing,
to help me [G7]cope with any[C]thing.
If you see the [G]wonder of a fairy [C]tale,
you can take the [G]future, even if you [C]fail.
[chorus]
I believe in [G7]angels,
Something good in [F]everything I [C]see,
I believe in [G7]angels,
When I know the [F]time is right for [C]me,
I cross the [G7]stream, I have a [C]dream.
[verse 2]
I have a [G7]dream of fanta[C]sy,
To help me [G7]through reali[C]ty.
And my desti[G]nation makes it worth the [C]while,
Pushing through the [G]darkness still another [C]mile.
[chorus]
I believe in [G7]angels,
Something good in [F]everything I [C]see,
I believe in [G7]angels,
When I know the [F]time is right for [C]me,
I cross the [G7]stream, I have a [C]dream.
I cross the [G7]stream, I have a [C]dream
[Closing]
[C]I have a [G7]dream, a song to [C]sing,
To help me [G7]cope with any[C]thing.
If you see the [G]wonder of a fairy [C]tale,
You can take the [G]future, even if you [C]fail.
[chorus]
I believe in [G7]angels,
Something good in [F]everything I [C]see,
I believe in [G7]angels,
When I know the [F]time is right for [C]me,
I cross the [G7]stream, I have a [C]dream.
I cross the [G7]stream, I have a [C]dream.
How to play I Have a Dream on Guitar (Step-by-step)
ABBA - I Have a Dream on guitar requires 4 chords and 4 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↑↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
I Have a Dream uses these transitions most often: C → G7 (17), G7 → C (11), and C → G (6). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with C - G7 chord transition.
1. C → G7 chord transition
To move from C to G7;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 1.
2. C → G chord transition
To move from C to G;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
3. G7 → F chord transition
To move from G7 to F;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 3.
- Place pinky on D string fret 3.
4. F → C chord transition
To move from F to C;
- While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
I Have a Dream chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in I Have a Dream.
- I Have a Dream includes 52 chord transitions, 4 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- I Have a Dream contains 2 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how I Have a Dream connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
- C → G: 35%
- C → G7: 2%
After G7, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (69%), C7 (5%), and F (5%).- G7 → C: 69%
- G7 → F: 5%