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Dont Dream Its Over

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Tempo 80 BPMVol

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Step 1 / 22Position: 3

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

For chords in original key transpose +3.
Csus2    x-3-5-5-3-3
Asus2/E  0-0-2-2-0-0
[Intro]
  Csus21 + 2 + 3 + 4 +  C7(sus2)1 + 2 + 3 C7sus4+ 4 +  Csus21 + 2 + 3 + 4 C7(sus2)+  1 + 2 + 3 C7sus4+ 4 +
e|---3-------3----|---3--------3---|---3-------3----|---3--------3---|
B|---3-------3----|---3--------6---|---3-------3----|---3--------6---|
G|5--5--5-5--5--5-|3--5--5-3---3---|5--5--5-5--2--5-|3--5--3-3---3---|
D|5-----5-5-----5-|5-----5-5---5---|5-----5-5-----5-|5-----5-5---5---|
A|3-----3-3-----3-|3-----3-3---3---|3-----3-3-----3-|3-----3-3---3---|
E|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|
[Verse 1]
  Csus2There is freedom withinAm,  there is freedom without
  FTry to catch the deluge in a paper EcupAsus2/E  
  Csus2There's a battle ahead,   Ammany battles are lost
  FBut you'll never see the end of the road
while you're Etravelling with me
[Chorus]
FHey now, Ghey now, don't Cdream it's Amover
FHey now, Ghey now, when the Cworld comes Amin
FThey come, Gthey come   Cto build a wall betAmween us
  FWe know they won't winF  G  
[Verse 2]
  Csus2Now I'm towing my carAm,  there's a hole in the roof
  FMy possessions are causing me suspicion but Ethere's no proofAsus2/E  
  Csus2In the paper todayAm,  tales of war and of waste
  FBut you turn right over to the TV Epage
[Chorus]
FHey now, Ghey now, don't Cdream it's Amover
FHey now, Ghey now, when the Cworld comes Amin
FThey come, Gthey come   Cto build a wall betAmween us
  FWe know they Fwon't winF  
[Instrumental]
Csus2    Am    F    E
Csus2    Am    F    E
F  C  F  C  F  C  Bb    Bb
[Verse 3]
  Csus2Now I'm walking againAm,  to the beat of the drum
  FAnd I'm counting the steps to the door of your EheartAsus2/E  
  Csus2Only shadows aheadAm,  barely clearing the roof
 FGet to know the feeling of liberation Eand release
[Chorus]
F/DHey now, G/Ehey now, don't Cdream it's Amover
FHey now, Ghey now, when the Cworld comes Amin
FThey come, Gthey come   Cto build a wall betAmween us
  FWe know they Fwon't winF  
[Outro]
F(reGpeaCt)Am  
Don't let them win
Hey now, hey now

All chords in this song (12)

The story behind the song

This song is an exhortation to keep believing and pushing forward, even when facing challenges and contemplating the end of things. The songwriter intended it as a message of hope, written as a reminder to himself and to anyone going through difficult times to not think it's the end. It was composed by frontman Neil Finn for the band's self-titled debut album, and includes an organ solo. Playing this song can feel like holding onto resilience in the face of adversity.

AI-written from these sources:Don't Dream It's Over — Wikipedia ↗Crowded House — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Dont Dream Its Over

by Crowded House

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Csus2

C7(sus2)

C7sus4

Asus2/E

F/D

G/E

For chords in original key transpose +3.

Csus2 x-3-5-5-3-3

Asus2/E 0-0-2-2-0-0

[Intro]

Csus2 C7(sus2) C7sus4 Csus2 C7(sus2) C7sus4

1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +

e|---3-------3----|---3--------3---|---3-------3----|---3--------3---|

B|---3-------3----|---3--------6---|---3-------3----|---3--------6---|

G|5--5--5-5--5--5-|3--5--5-3---3---|5--5--5-5--2--5-|3--5--3-3---3---|

D|5-----5-5-----5-|5-----5-5---5---|5-----5-5-----5-|5-----5-5---5---|

A|3-----3-3-----3-|3-----3-3---3---|3-----3-3-----3-|3-----3-3---3---|

E|----------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|

[Verse 1]

Csus2 Am

There is freedom within, there is freedom without

F E Asus2/E

Try to catch the deluge in a paper cup

Csus2 Am

There's a battle ahead, many battles are lost

But you'll never see the end of the road

while you're travelling with me

[Chorus]

F G C Am

Hey now, hey now, don't dream it's over

F G C Am

Hey now, hey now, when the world comes in

F G C Am

They come, they come to build a wall between us

F F G

We know they won't win

[Verse 2]

Csus2 Am

Now I'm towing my car, there's a hole in the roof

F E Asus2/E

My possessions are causing me suspicion but there's no proof

Csus2 Am

In the paper today, tales of war and of waste

F E

But you turn right over to the TV page

[Chorus]

F G C Am

Hey now, hey now, don't dream it's over

F G C Am

Hey now, hey now, when the world comes in

F G C Am

They come, they come to build a wall between us

F F F

We know they won't win

[Instrumental]

Csus2 Am F E

F C F C F C Bb Bb

[Verse 3]

Csus2 Am

Now I'm walking again, to the beat of the drum

F E Asus2/E

And I'm counting the steps to the door of your heart

Csus2 Am

Only shadows ahead, barely clearing the roof

F E

Get to know the feeling of liberation and release

[Chorus]

F/D G/E C Am

Hey now, hey now, don't dream it's over

F G C Am

Hey now, hey now, when the world comes in

F G C Am

They come, they come to build a wall between us

F F F

We know they won't win

[Outro]

F G C Am

(repeat)

Don't let them win

Hey now, hey now

About Dont Dream Its Over Chords by Crowded House

Learn how to play Dont Dream Its Over by Crowded House with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Dont Dream Its Over chords”, “Dont Dream Its Over guitar chords”, or “Crowded House Dont Dream Its Over 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 Dont Dream Its Over chords and for experienced players who want accurate Dont Dream Its Over lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Csus2, Asus2/E, C7(sus2), C7sus4, B, G.

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The chords for "Dont Dream Its Over" show the original chord names (including Csus2, Asus2/E, C7(sus2), C7sus4, B, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.