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Dream - Roy Orbison  
Album - In Dreams - released in '63.
Dream was written by Johnny Mercer in 1944
and first recorded by the Pied Pipers.
[Intro] 
Ebm Db Ebm Db
[Verse 1]
Db                         C
Dream, when you're feeling blue.
Db                         Bb
Dream, that's the thing to do.
Ebm  Gbm                   Db          Fm  Bb
Just watch the smoke rings rise in the air.
Eb                                 Ab
You'll find your share of memories there.
[Verse 2]
    Db                     C
So, dream, when the day is through.
Bbm   Ab   Db                  Bb  Fm Bb
Dreeeeeam, and they might come true.
Ebm    Gb           Db          Fm
Things never are as bad as they seem..
BbmEb   Ab               A
           Db.......Gb 
so, dream, dream, dream.
[Verse 3]
D                      Db
Dream, when the day is through.
Bm                         B
Dream, and they might come true.
Em     Gm7          D           Gbm
Things never are as bad as they seem..
    E      A      D
so, dream, dream, dream.

Dream chords and lyrics

Free chords for Dream by Roy Orbison. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Dream - Roy Orbison  
Album - In Dreams - released in '63.
Dream was written by Johnny Mercer in 1944
and first recorded by the Pied Pipers.
[Intro] 
Ebm Db Ebm Db 
[Verse 1]
[Verse 2]
[Verse 3]

Dream Chords by Roy Orbison

Learn how to play Dream by Roy Orbison with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Dream chords”, “Dream guitar chords”, or “Roy Orbison 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 Dream chords and for experienced players who want accurate Dream lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Ebm, Db, C, Bb, Gbm, Fm.

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What key is "Dream" in?

The chords for "Dream" show the original chord names (including Ebm, Db, C, Bb, Gbm, Fm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.