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Lyrics and chord progression taken from the OLGA archive (version by Patsy
SWEET DREAMS (Don Gibson)
Performed by Emmylou Harris (from the album Elite Hotel); Capo on 1st fret
ASweet drB7eams of yEouE7  
Every niAght B7I go thEroughE7  
AWhy can't I forgDet you and sAtart my life anF#mew
InstAead of having swEeet E7dreams about yAouD  A  E  E7  
You don't love me, it's plain
I should have known you'll never wear my ring
I know I should hate you the whole night through
Instead of having sweet dreams about you
Sweet dreams of you
Things I know can't come true
Why can't I forget the past, start loving someone new
Instead of having sweet dreams about you
DSweet drE7eams of yAouA7  
Every niDght E7I go thAroughA7  
DI should hGate you, girl, the whoDle night throuBmgh
InstDead of having sweAet dreams all abDout youA  A7  
DYou don't E7love me, it's plaAinA7  
I should have knDown yE7ou'd never shaAre my A7name
DWhy can't I forgGet you, girl, start lDoving someone Bmnew
InsteDad of having swAeet dreams all abDout youA  A7  
D E7 A A7 D E7 A A7
DWhy can't I forgGet my past, start lDoving someone Bmnew
InstDead of having sAweet dreams all aboDut youA  A7  
DSweet drE7eams of yAouA7  
Every niDght E7I go thAroughA7  
DI should hGate you, girl, the whoDle night throuBmgh
InstDead of having sweAet A7dreams all abDout youA  A7  
DInstead of having swAeet dreams abDout you
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The story behind the song

"Sweet Dreams" finds Emmylou Harris, a leading voice in country rock and Americana, delivering a poignant take on a classic. Her characteristic voice, acclaimed by critics and fellow artists, brings a deep emotional connection to the song's narrative. As a performer who united both country and rock audiences, Harris infuses this track with a feeling that transcends genre. Playing this song can evoke the bittersweet ache of a love that lingers only in dreams.

AI-written from these sources:Emmylou Harris — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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