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Key: Ab major•
Intro 1
Eb
Eb
6

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Eb
Eb
6

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Eb
Eb
6

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Gbmaj7
Gbmaj7

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Db
Db
4

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Fm
Fm

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Verse 1
Eb
Eb
6

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Gbmaj7
Gbmaj7

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Why do I have to fly
Db
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4

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Fm
Fm

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Over every town up and down the line?
Eb
Eb
6

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Gbmaj7
Gbmaj7

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I'll die in the clouds above
Db
Db
4

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Fm
Fm

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And you that I defend, I do not love
Chorus 1
Gb
Gb
2

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Ebm7
Ebm7
6

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I wake up, it's a bad dream
Ab
Ab
4

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No one on my side I was fighting
Fm
Fm

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Gb
Gb
2

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But I just feel too tired to be fighting
Ebm7
Ebm7
6

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Ab
Ab
4

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Ab7
Ab7
4

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Guess I'm not the fighting kind
Verse 2
Eb
Eb
6

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Gbmaj7
Gbmaj7

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Where will I meet my fate?
Db
Db
4

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Fm
Fm

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Baby I'm a man, and I was born to hate
Eb
Eb
6

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Gbmaj7
Gbmaj7

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And when will I meet my end?
Db
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Fm
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In a better time you could be my friend
Chorus 2
Gb
Gb
2

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Ebm7
Ebm7
6

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I wake up, it's a bad dream
Ab
Ab
4

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No one on my side I was fighting
Fm
Fm

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Gb
Gb
2

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But I just feel too tired to be fighting
Ebm7
Ebm7
6

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Ab
Ab
4

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Guess I'm not the fighting kind

Wouldn't mind it
Fm
Fm

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Gb
Gb
2

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If you were by my side

But you're long gone
Ebm7
Ebm7
6

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Yeah you're long gone now
Ab
Ab
4

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Ab7
Ab7
4

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Yeah
Bridge 1
Gbmaj7
Gbmaj7

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Ebm7
Ebm7
6

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Ab
Ab
4

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Where do we go?
Db/F
Db/F

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Gb
Gb
2

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I don't even know
Eb7/G
Eb7/G

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Ebm7
Ebm7
6

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My strange old face
Ab7
Ab7
4

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Gbmaj7
Gbmaj7

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And I'm thinking about those days
Ebm7
Ebm7
6

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Ab7
Ab7
4

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Gbmaj7
Gbmaj7

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And I'm thinking about those days
Solo 1
Eb
Eb
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Gbmaj7
Gbmaj7

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Db
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Fm
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Eb
Eb
6

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Gbmaj7
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Db
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Fm
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Chorus 3
Gb
Gb
2

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Ebm7
Ebm7
6

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I wake up, it's a bad dream
Ab
Ab
4

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No one on my side I was fighting
Fm
Fm

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Gb
Gb
2

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But I just feel too tired to be fighting
Ebm7
Ebm7
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Ab
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4

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Guess I'm not the fighting kind

Wouldn't mind it
Fm
Fm

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Gb
Gb
2

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If you were by my side

But you're long gone
Ebm7
Ebm7
6

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Yeah you're long gone now
Ab
Ab
4

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Ab7
Ab7
4

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Yeah
Outro 1
Gbmaj7
Gbmaj7

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Ebm7
Ebm7
6

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Ab
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4

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Fm
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Gb
Gb
2

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Ebm7
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Ab
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4

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Fm
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Gb
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2

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Ebm7
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Ab
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

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Chords

  • Eb

    6

  • Gbmaj7

  • Db

    4

  • Fm

  • Gb

    2

  • Ebm7

    6

  • Ab

    4

  • Ab7

    4

  • Db/F

  • Eb7/G

Capo: No capo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of A Bad Dream?

The original key of A Bad Dream by Keane is Ab major.

What are the main chords for A Bad Dream?

The primary chords used in A Bad Dream are Eb, Gb, Db, Fm, Ebm, Ab.

Do I need a capo to play A Bad Dream?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Is A Bad Dream beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Eb, Gb, Db, Fm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

Are there official chords for A Bad Dream?

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

What is the tempo (BPM) of A Bad Dream?

The tempo of A Bad Dream is approximately 72 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for A Bad Dream?

You can easily change the key of A Bad Dream using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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