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5.0 (1)
Key: C major•
Intro 1
C
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Cadd9
Cadd9

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F
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F6
F6

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Am/C
Am/C
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Em/B
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F
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F/C
F/C

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C
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Gsus4
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Cadd9
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F
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F6
F6

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Am/C
Am/C
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Em/B
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C
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F
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F/C
F/C

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C
C

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Gsus4
Gsus4

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Intro 2
F/C
F/C

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C
C

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Csus2
Csus2

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C
C

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C/E
C/E

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F/E
F/E

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C/E
C/E

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Em7
Em7

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C/E
C/E

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Fmaj7
Fmaj7

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F
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Dm/F
Dm/F

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Gsus2
Gsus2

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Gsus4
Gsus4

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G
G

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Csus2
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C
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F/C
F/C

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C
C

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Csus2
Csus2

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C
C

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C/E
C/E

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F/E
F/E

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Am
Am

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Fmaj7
Fmaj7

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F
F

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Dm/F
Dm/F

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Gsus2
Gsus2

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Gsus4
Gsus4

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G
G

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Verse 1
Asus4
Asus4

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Am
Am

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F6
F6

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World turns black and white
Gsus4
Gsus4

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Am
Am

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Pictures in an empty room
F6
F6

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Gsus4
Gsus4

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Your love starts fallin down
Am
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Better change your tune, yeah
F6
F6

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Gsus4
Gsus4

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Reach for the golden ring
Am
Am

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Reach for the sky
F6
F6

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Gsus4
Gsus4

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Baby just spread your wings
Pre-chorus 1
G/C
G/C
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C
C

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Am
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We'll get high er and higher
Em
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F
F

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Straight up we'll climb
G
G

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G/C
G/C
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C
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Am
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We'll get high er and higher
G/F
G/F

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Fmaj7
Fmaj7

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Gsus4
Gsus4

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G
G

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Leave it all behind
Verse 2
Am
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F6
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Run, run, run away
Gsus4
Gsus4

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Am
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Like a train runnin off the track
F6
F6

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Gsus4
Gsus4

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Got the truth bein' left behind
Am
Am

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Falls between the cracks
F6
F6

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Gsus4
Gsus4

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Standing on broken dreams
Am
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Never los in' sight, ah
F6
F6

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Gsus4
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Well just spread your wings
Pre-chorus 2
G/C
G/C
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C
C

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Am
Am

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We'll get high er and higher
Em
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F
F

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Straight up we'll climb
G
G

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G/C
G/C
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C
C

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Am
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We'll get high er and higher
G/F
G/F

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Fmaj7
Fmaj7

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Gsus4
Gsus4

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G7sus4
G7sus4

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Leave it all behind
Chorus 1
Em7
Em7

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F
F

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F6
F6

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So baby dry your eyes,
Am/C
Am/C
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G
G

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save all the tears you've cried
C
C

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F
F

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Am
Am

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Gsus4
Gsus4

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G
G

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Oh, that's what dreams are made of
Em7
Em7

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F
F

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F6
F6

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'Cause we belong
Am
Am

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G
G

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in a world that must be strong
F
F

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Am
Am

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Gsus4
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G

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Oh, that's what dreams are made of
Solo 1
Dm
Dm

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F
F

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Gm
Gm
3

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Bb
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C
C

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Em
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Dm
Dm

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Dm
Dm

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F
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Gm
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Bb
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C
C

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Em
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Dm
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F
F

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Gm
Gm
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Dm
Dm

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Am
Am

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Dm
Dm

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Dm
Dm

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F
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Gm
Gm
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Dm
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Am
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Bb
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Gm
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Em
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Dm
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Cm
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F
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G
G

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Pre-chorus 3
G/C
G/C
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C
C

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Am
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Yeah, we'll get high er and higher
Em
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F
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G
G

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Straight up we'll climb
G/C
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C
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Am
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High er and higher
Em
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F
F

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Leave it all behind
G
G

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G/C
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C
C

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Am
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Oh, we'll get high er and higher

G/F
G/F

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Fmaj7
Fmaj7

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Gsus4
Gsus4

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G7sus4
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Who knows what we'll find
Chorus 2
Em7
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F
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F6
F6

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So baby dry your eyes,
Am/C
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G
G

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save all the tears you've cried
C
C

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F
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Am
Am

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Gsus4
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G

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Oh, that's what dreams are made of
Em7
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F
F

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F6
F6

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Oh, baby, we belong
Am
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G
G

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in a world that must be strong
F
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Am
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Gsus4
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G

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Oh, that's what dreams are made of
Outro 1
Em7
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F6
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Am
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Gsus4
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Em7
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F
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F6
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And in the end
Am
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G
G

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on dreams we willl depend
F
F

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Am
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Bbmaj7
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'Cause that's what love is made of
F/A
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • C

  • Cadd9

  • F

  • F6

  • Am/C

    2

  • Em/B

  • F/C

  • Gsus4

  • Csus2

  • C/E

  • F/E

  • Em7

  • Fmaj7

  • Dm/F

  • Gsus2

  • G

  • Am

  • Asus4

  • G/C

    3

  • Em

  • G/F

  • G7sus4

  • Dm

  • Gm

    3

  • Bb

  • Cm

    3

  • Bbmaj7

  • F/A

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Dreams by Van Halen is C major.

The primary chords used in Dreams are C, Cadd9, F, F6, Am, Em.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 5 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like C, Cadd9, F, F6, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

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

The tempo of Dreams is approximately 140 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Dreams 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 Dreams. 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 Van Halen.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Dreams 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 Dreams by Van Halen on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.