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My Elusive Dreams chords by
David Allan Coe
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Key: E major•
Verse 1
D
D

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G
G

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D
D

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You followed me to
G
G

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Texas
A
A

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You followed me to
D
D

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Utah
G
G

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We didn't find it there
A
A

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So we moved on
D
D

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You went with me to
G
G

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Alabama
A
A

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Things looked good in
D
D

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Birmingham
G
G

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But we didn't find it there
A
A

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D
D

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A
A

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So we moved on
Bm
Bm
2

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A
A

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I know you're
Verse 2
D
D

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G
G

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Em
Em

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D
D

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A
A

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D
D

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tired of following my elusive dreams and schemes,
G
G

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D
D

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A
A

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D
D

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for they're only fleeting things, my elusive dreams.

Well, you had my child in
G
G

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Memphis
A
A

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And I heard of work in
D
D

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Nashville
G
G

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But we didn't find it there,
A
A

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Bb
Bb

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so we moved on
Eb
Eb
6

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To a small farm in
Ab
Ab
4

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Nebraska
Bb
Bb

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To a gold mine in
Eb
Eb
6

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Alaska
Ab
Ab
4

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We didn't find it there,
Bb
Bb

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Eb
Eb
6

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so we moved on

Now we've left
Ab
Ab
4

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Alaska
Bb
Bb

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Cause
Eb
Eb
6

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God knows there was no gold mine
Ab
Ab
4

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Bb
Bb

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But this time, only two of us moved on
Eb
Eb
6

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Ab
Ab
4

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Bb
Bb

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Now all we have is each other
Eb
Eb
6

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And a little memory to cling to
Bbsus4
Bbsus4

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Eb
Eb
6

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Ab
Ab
4

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But you still tell me
Bb
Bb

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You won't let me go on alone
Cm
Cm
3

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Eb
Eb
6

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Ab
Ab
4

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I know you're tired of following
Fm
Fm

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Bb
Bb

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Eb
Eb
6

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My elusive dreams
Ab
Ab
4

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Eb
Eb
6

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and schemes, for they're only fleeting things,
Bb
Bb

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Ab
Ab
4

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my elusive dreams.
Fm
Fm

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • G

  • A

  • Bm

    2

  • Em

  • Bb

  • Eb

    6

  • Ab

    4

  • Bbsus4

  • Cm

    3

  • Fm

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of My Elusive Dreams by David Allan Coe is E major.

The primary chords used in My Elusive Dreams are E, A, B, C#m, F#m, C.

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

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

The tempo of My Elusive Dreams is approximately 81 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of My Elusive 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 My Elusive 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 David Allan Coe.

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

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