Sweet Dreams chords

by Patsy Cline

Original Published Key: Ab Major

Time Signature: 4/4

Tempo: 84 bpm


Guitar Tuning: E A D G B e

Skill Level: Beginner 🟢

Guitar Chords in G Major: G, A7, D7, C, Em

Capo: 1st fret (to play along with the video in Ab Major)

Chord Chart Legend
G Major C Major A7 Em D7
Lefties Chord Chart Legend
G Major-LH C Major-LH A7-LH Em-LH D7-LH

Sweet Dreams

Song Key is highlighted - Transpose to any other key 
 
                        G
Intro: 4/4 Violin... ‖     |  %  |  %  |  %  ‖

   G          A7           D7
1. Sweet         dreams of you
          G         A7      D7
   Ev-'ry night        I go through
       G           C           G               Em
   Why can't I for-get you and start my life a-new
      G                C            D7         G     C    G     D7
   In-stead of hav-ing sweet dreams   a-bout | you -    |    -      |

   G         A7            D7
2. You don't love me, it's plain
            G          A7               D7
   I should know, I'll nev-er wear your ring
   G        C            G           Em
   I should hate you the whole night through
      G                C            D7         G      C     G
   In-stead of hav-ing sweet dreams   a-bout | you -     |     |

   G          A7           D7
3. Sweet         dreams of you
            G       A7            D7
   Things I know       can't come true
       G           C                   G                Em
   Why can't I for-get the past, start lov-ing some-one new
      G                C            D7         G      C     G    
   In-stead of hav-ing sweet dreams   a-bout | you -     |     |

Arrangement Details:

  • Key Signature: Ab Major - 4 flats (Bb, Eb, Ab, Db)
  • Chords in Ab Major: Ab, Bb7, Eb7, Db, Fm
  • Time Signature: 4/4 — Four quarter-note beats per measure
  • Tempo: Moderately
  • Metronome: ♩ = 84
  • Voice Range: Eb3 - Bb4
If you are playing along with the video:

The chord changes that occur with the lyrics are in keeping with the original version written by Don Gibson.

The chord changes in Patsy's version are a little 'looser' as her singing style holds notes for longer keeping her behind the beat - once you get used to the song, you'll get a feel for the changes.

In instances like these, it is sometimes a good idea to listen to the backing band and follow them. Most of you will probably be familiar with the song anyway, so it should be easy enough to follow.

Song Details:

Album Cover
Album Cover
  • Songwriter: Don Gibson
  • Date: 1955
  • Lyrics Begin: Sweet dreams of you ev'ry night I go through. Why can't I forget you and start my life anew instead of having sweet dreams about you.
  • Genre: Country
  • Featured Artist: Patsy Cline
  • Single:
    Recorded: February 5, 1963
    Released: April 1963
    B-side: Back In Baby's Arms
  • Album: The Patsy Cline Story
    Recorded: November 16, 1960 – February 5, 1963
    Released: June 10, 1963
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