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Dreaming chords by
Loudon Wainwright Iii
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Key: E major•
Intro 1
D
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E
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Esus4
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Em
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Verse 1
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I'd

rather be dreaming than living
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Living's just too hard to do
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It's chances not choices
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Noises not voices
Verse 2
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A day's just a thing to get through
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Living's just too hard to do

I'd rather be dreaming than talking
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There's nothing to hear or to say
Verse 3
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With ears covered mouth closed
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The world is opposed
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Nothing gets in or away
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There's nothing to hear or to say
Interlude 1
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E
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Verse 4
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I'd rather be dreaming than thinking
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Thoughts are small comfort to me
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Dreams might be pretend
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But at least dreams end
Verse 5
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And I just can't stop
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thinking you see
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Thoughts are small comfort to me

I'd rather be dreaming than sleeping

Just sleeping you're just
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as well dead
Verse 6
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In dreams I can fly
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In dreams I don't die
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That's why I lie here in this bed
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Just sleeping you're just as well dead
Verse 7
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I'd rather be dreaming

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • E

  • G

  • Esus4

  • Em

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Dreaming by Loudon Wainwright III is E major.

The primary chords used in Dreaming are E, F#, A, F#sus4, F#m.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, F#, A, F#sus4, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Dreaming is approximately 81 beats per minute.

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

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Dreaming. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Loudon Wainwright III.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Dreaming to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Dreaming by Loudon Wainwright III on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.