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Dean Martin - Memories are Made of This Chords

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ChordsG, D7, C, Em7, F, G7, A7
Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.

  • Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
  • Guitar D7 chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-1-2Guitar D7 chord diagram
  • Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram
  • Guitar Em7 chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-0-0-0-0Guitar Em7 chord diagram
  • Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram
  • Guitar G7 chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-1Guitar G7 chord diagram
  • Guitar A7 chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-0-2-0Guitar A7 chord diagram

[Opening]
[G]Take one [D7]fresh and tender [G]kiss
(sweet sweet) [D7](the memories you gave to me)
[G]Add one [D7]stolen night of [G]bliss
(sweet sweet) [D7](the memories you gave to me)
[C]One girl, [G]one boy, [D7]some grief, [G]some joy

[chorus]
[G]Memor[D7]ies are made of [G]this
(sweet sweet) [D7](the memories you gave to me)

[verse 2]
[G]Don’t for[D7]get a small moon[G]beam
(sweet sweet) [D7](the memories you gave to me)
[G]Fold it [D7]lightly with a [G]dream
(sweet sweet) [D7](the memories you gave to me)
[C]Your lips [G]and mine, [D7]Two sips [G]of wine

[chorus]
[G]Memor[D7]ies are made of [G]this
(sweet sweet) [D7](the memories you gave to me)

[verse 3]
[C]Then add the wedding bells
[G]One house where lovers [Em7]dwell
[D7]Three little kids [D7]for the [G]flavour [F] [G7]
[C]Stir carefully [C]through the days
[G]See how the flavour [Em7]stays
[A7]These are the [A7]dreams you will [D7]sav[D7]our

[Closing]
[G]With some [D7]blessings from [G]above
(sweet sweet) [D7](the memories you gave to me)
[G]Serve it [D7]generously with [G]love
(sweet sweet) [D7](the memories you gave to me)
[C]One man, [G]one wife, [D7]one love, [G]through life

[chorus]
[G]Memor[D7]ies are made of [G]this
(sweet sweet) [D7](the memories you gave to me)

[chorus]
[G]Memor[D7]ies are made of [G]this
(sweet sweet) [D7](the memories you gave to me)
[G]Memor[D7]ies are made of [G]this

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ArtistDean Martin
AlbumSingle
GenresPop
Year1955
KeyG

How to play Memories are Made of This on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Dean Martin - Memories are Made of This on guitar requires 7 chords and 10 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.

Memories are Made of This uses these transitions most often: G → D7 (24), D7 → G (22), and C → G (5). 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 G - D7 chord transition.

1. G → D7 chord transition

Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar D7 chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-1-2Guitar D7 chord diagram

To move from G to D7;

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger on E string from fret 3 to fret 2.
G to D7

2. D7 → C chord transition

Guitar D7 chord diagram Fingering: x-x-0-2-1-2Guitar D7 chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram

To move from D7 to C;

  1. Keep index finger on B string fret 1.
  2. Lift your middle finger from G string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger from E string fret 2 to A string fret 3.
D7 to C

3. C → G chord transition

Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram

To move from C to G;

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
C to G

4. G → Em7 chord transition

Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar Em7 chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-0-0-0-0Guitar Em7 chord diagram

To move from G to Em7;

  1. While playing G, first lift your index finger and ring finger.
  2. Lift your middle finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 2.
G to Em7

5. Em7 → D7 chord transition

To move from Em7 to D7;

  1. Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
  2. Place index finger on B string fret 1.
  3. Place ring finger on E string fret 2.

6. G → F chord transition

To move from G to F;

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
  4. Place pinky on D string fret 3.

7. F → G7 chord transition

To move from F to G7;

  1. While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
  3. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  4. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 1.

8. G7 → C chord transition

To move from G7 to C;

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 3.

9. Em7 → A7 chord transition

To move from Em7 to A7;

  1. Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 2.
  2. Place index finger on D string fret 2.

10. A7 → D7 chord transition

To move from A7 to D7;

  1. Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from B string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
  3. Place ring finger on E string fret 2.

Memories are Made of This chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Memories are Made of This.

  • Memories are Made of This includes 63 chord transitions, 10 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Memories are Made of This contains 2 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Memories are Made of This connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
    • G → F: 9%
    • G → D7: 1%
    After D7, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (51%), G7 (18%), and C (6%).
    • D7 → G: 51%
    • D7 → C: 6%
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