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I Had A Dream

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I Had A Dream by Kelly Clarkson
Album: Piece by Piece
Track 7
2015
Standard tuning
No Capo
Chords:
Em:      x22000
G:       320003 or 320033
D:       xx0232
C:       x32010
Am:      x02210
             Em    G     D     C
 Intro:                        
 Verse:
 Em
 If you wanna lead, be a leader
                 G
 If you wanna dream, be a dreamer
                            D
 Climb to the top of that mountain and scream it
        C
 But remember when you get to the top
 Em
 Everything you say is gonna matter
                 G
 Everything you do is gonna add up
               D
 It's what you asked for
      C
 So don't get mad when it's not what you thought
 Em
 Careful now, girl, with them Jezebel ways
    G
 Crown on your head, but you're queen of cliches
  D
 Little one playin' with the big boys now
  C
 Hope you're ready when it comes back around
 Chorus:
 G                           D
 I had a dream that we were born
Am                  C
 A generation to behold
G                        D
 Writing fires with our words
Am                               C
 Instead of useless smoke that blurs
                          Em
 The lines of right and wrong
                          D
 Expression that they're told
                  Am
 An army with a sword
                          C
 That lingers when we're gone
           Em      G      D      C
 I had a dream
 Verse:
 Em
 If you wanna preach be a preacher
                G
 If you wanna teach be a teacher
                                      D
 Remember that the footprints you're leaving
       C
 Will tell us all who you really are
 Em
 It's too bad you can't see what you're worth
    G
 Spreadin' your legs 'stead of usin' your words
   D
 Character is shown by the things that we do
      C
 The one thing you're never gonna hide is the truth
Em                                  G
 Cause anyone can tell when you're sellin' out
D                                    C
 And anyone can fly when they're fallin' down
 Chorus:
 G                           D
 I had a dream that we were born
Am                  C
 A generation to behold
G                        D
 Writing fires with our words
Am                               C
 Instead of useless smoke that blurs
                          Em
 The lines of right and wrong
                          D
 Expression that they're told
                  Am
 An army with a sword
                          C
 That lingers when we're gone
           Em
 I had a dream
                    Em    G     D     C
 Instrumental:                              x 2
 Chorus:
 G                           D
 I had a dream that we were born
Am                  C
 A generation to behold
G                        D
 Writing fires with our words
Am                               C
 Instead of useless smoke that blurs
                          Em
 The lines of right and wrong
                          D
 Expression that they're told
                  Am
 An army with a sword
                          C
 That lingers when we're gone
           Em      G      D      C
 I had a dream
 End on Em

I Had A Dream chords and lyrics

Free chords for I Had A Dream by Kelly Clarkson. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

I Had A Dream by Kelly Clarkson
Album: Piece by Piece
Track 7
2015
Standard tuning
No Capo
Chords:
Em:      x22000
G:       320003 or 320033
D:       xx0232
C:       x32010
Am:      x02210
 Intro:      Em      G      D      C
 Verse:
 Chorus:
 Verse:
 Chorus:
 Instrumental:      Em      G      D      C      x 2
 Chorus:
 End on Em

I Had A Dream Chords by Kelly Clarkson

Learn how to play I Had A Dream by Kelly Clarkson with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “I Had A Dream chords”, “I Had A Dream guitar chords”, or “Kelly Clarkson I Had A Dream 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 Had A Dream chords and for experienced players who want accurate I Had A Dream lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, Em, G, D, C, Am.

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Can I transpose "I Had A Dream" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "I Had A Dream" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

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Yes. Tap any chord in "I Had A Dream" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "I Had A Dream" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "I Had A Dream" by Kelly Clarkson with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Kelly Clarkson below.

What key is "I Had A Dream" in?

The chords for "I Had A Dream" show the original chord names (including A, Em, G, D, C, Am). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.