ABBA - I Have a Dream Ukulele Chords
Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Ukulele C chord diagram
Ukulele G7 chord diagram
Ukulele G chord diagram
Ukulele F chord diagram
[Opening]
[C]I have a [G7]dream, a song to [C]sing,
to help me [G7]cope with any[C]thing.
If you see the [G]wonder of a fairy [C]tale,
you can take the [G]future, even if you [C]fail.
[chorus]
I believe in [G7]angels,
Something good in [F]everything I [C]see,
I believe in [G7]angels,
When I know the [F]time is right for [C]me,
I cross the [G7]stream, I have a [C]dream.
[section 2]
I have a [G7]dream of fanta[C]sy,
To help me [G7]through reali[C]ty.
And my desti[G]nation makes it worth the [C]while,
Pushing through the [G]darkness still another [C]mile.
[chorus]
I believe in [G7]angels,
Something good in [F]everything I [C]see,
I believe in [G7]angels,
When I know the [F]time is right for [C]me,
I cross the [G7]stream, I have a [C]dream.
I cross the [G7]stream, I have a [C]dream
[Closing]
[C]I have a [G7]dream, a song to [C]sing,
To help me [G7]cope with any[C]thing.
If you see the [G]wonder of a fairy [C]tale,
You can take the [G]future, even if you [C]fail.
[chorus]
I believe in [G7]angels,
Something good in [F]everything I [C]see,
I believe in [G7]angels,
When I know the [F]time is right for [C]me,
I cross the [G7]stream, I have a [C]dream.
I cross the [G7]stream, I have a [C]dream.
How to play I Have a Dream on Ukulele (Step-by-step)
ABBA - I Have a Dream on ukulele requires 4 chords and 4 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↑↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
I Have a Dream uses these transitions most often: C → G7 (17), G7 → C (11), and C → G (6). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with C - G7 chord transition.
1. C → G7 chord transition
To move from C to G7;
- Slide your ring finger on A string from fret 3 to fret 2.
- Place index finger on E string fret 1.
- Place middle finger on C string fret 2.
2. C → G chord transition
To move from C to G;
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
- Place index finger on C string fret 2.
- Place middle finger on A string fret 2.
3. G7 → F chord transition
To move from G7 to F;
- While playing G7, lift your ring finger from A string fret 2.
- Keep index finger on E string fret 1.
- Lift your middle finger from C string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
4. F → C chord transition
To move from F to C;
- While playing F, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
- Place ring finger on A string fret 3.
I Have a Dream chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in I Have a Dream.
- I Have a Dream includes 52 chord transitions, 4 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
- I Have a Dream contains 2 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
- These transition patterns show how I Have a Dream connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After C, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
- C → G: 35%
- C → G7: 2%
After G7, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are C (69%), C7 (5%), and F (5%).- G7 → C: 69%
- G7 → F: 5%