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I Dreamed I Saw St Augustine

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Tuning:  Standard
Chords:
         EADGBe
        E022100
        AX02220
      F#7242322
      C#mX46654
INTRO:
| E   A|  E   F#7   A|
| E   A|  E    C#m   A|
| A   E|
VERSE 1:
EI dreamed I saw St. Augustine,
AAlive as you or Eme.
Tearing through these quarters,
In the F#7utmost miseAry.
With a Eblanket underneath his arm,
And a Acoat of solid gold.
ESearching for the C#mvery souls,
Whom alAready have been Esold.
VERSE 2:
E"Arise, arise", he cried so loud,
AWith a voice without Erestraint.
"Come out ye gifted kings and queens,
And hear F#7my sad compAlaint.
No martyr Eis among ye now,
Whom you Acan call your own.
ESo go on your way C#maccordingly,
But Aknow you're not Ealone".
:: INSTRUMENTAL 1 ::
| E   A|  E   F#7   A|
| E   A|  E    C#m   A|
| A   E|
VERSE 3:
EI dreamed I saw St. Augustine,
AAlive with fiery breaEth.
And I dreamed I was amongst the ones,
That put F#7him out to Adeath.
Oh, I awoEke in anger,
So alone Aand terrified.
EI put my fingers C#magainst the glass,
And Abowed my head and Ecried. 
:: INSTRUMENTAL 2 ::
| E   A|  E   F#7   A|
| E   A|  E    C#m   A|
| A   E|
:: INSTRUMENTAL 3 & CODA ::
| E   A|  E   F#7   A|
| E   A|  E    C#m   A|
| A   E|
End
1.  This version just captures the basic chords and omits the lead artistry. 
4.  This pattern also works for transposition to Capo 4, in C.

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The story behind the song

Eric Clapton is an English rock and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter, widely regarded as one of the most successful and influential guitarists in rock music. Having played in bands like The Yardbirds, Cream, and Blind Faith, he embarked on a solo career that includes the album I Still Do, on which "I Dreamed I Saw St Augustine" appears. This song, with its evocative title, invites a reflective and perhaps spiritual journey through its melody.

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I Dreamed I Saw St Augustine

by Eric Clapton

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

F#7

C#m

Tuning: Standard

Chords:

EADGBe

022100

X02220

F#7

242322

C#m

X46654

INTRO:

E A E F#7 A

| | |

E A E C#m A

| | |

A E

| |

VERSE 1:

I dreamed I saw St. Augustine,

A E

Alive as you or me.

Tearing through these quarters,

F#7 A

In the utmost misery.

With a blanket underneath his arm,

And a coat of solid gold.

E C#m

Searching for the very souls,

A E

Whom already have been sold.

VERSE 2:

"Arise, arise", he cried so loud,

A E

With a voice without restraint.

"Come out ye gifted kings and queens,

F#7 A

And hear my sad complaint.

No martyr is among ye now,

Whom you can call your own.

E C#m

So go on your way accordingly,

A E

But know you're not alone".

:: INSTRUMENTAL 1 ::

E A E F#7 A

| | |

E A E C#m A

| | |

A E

| |

VERSE 3:

I dreamed I saw St. Augustine,

A E

Alive with fiery breath.

And I dreamed I was amongst the ones,

F#7 A

That put him out to death.

Oh, I awoke in anger,

So alone and terrified.

E C#m

I put my fingers against the glass,

A E

And bowed my head and cried.

:: INSTRUMENTAL 2 ::

E A E F#7 A

| | |

E A E C#m A

| | |

A E

| |

:: INSTRUMENTAL 3 & CODA ::

E A E F#7 A

| | |

E A E C#m A

| | |

A E

| |

End

1. This version just captures the basic chords and omits the lead artistry.

4. This pattern also works for transposition to Capo 4, in C.

About I Dreamed I Saw St Augustine Chords by Eric Clapton

Learn how to play I Dreamed I Saw St Augustine by Eric Clapton with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “I Dreamed I Saw St Augustine chords”, “I Dreamed I Saw St Augustine guitar chords”, or “Eric Clapton I Dreamed I Saw St Augustine chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy I Dreamed I Saw St Augustine chords and for experienced players who want accurate I Dreamed I Saw St Augustine lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, A, F#7, C#m, C.

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