Daydream Believer
View chords used in this chart
G Am
Oh, I could hide 'neath the wings
Bm C
Of the bluebird as she sings
G Em A7 D7
The six o'clock alarm would never ring
G Am
But it rings and I rise
B7 C
Wipe the sleep out of my eyes
G Em C D7 G
My shaving razor's cold and it stings
C D Bm
Cheer up, sleepy Jean
C D Em
Oh, what can it mean
C G C
To a daydream believer
G Em A7 D7
And a homecoming queen?
G Am
You once thought of me
Bm C
As a white knight on a steed
G Em A7 D7
Now you know how happy I can be
G Am
Oh, and our good times start and end
B7 C
Without dollar one to spend
G Em C D7 G
But how much, baby, do we really need?
Oh oh oh oh
C D Bm
Cheer up, sleepy Jean
C D Em
Oh, what can it mean
C G C
To a daydream believer
G Em A7 D7
And a homecoming queen?
C D Bm
Cheer up, sleepy Jean
C D Em
Oh, what can it mean
C G C
To a daydream believer
G Em A7 D7
And a homecoming queen?
G Am Bm C D
C D Bm
Cheer up, sleepy Jean
C D Em
Oh, what can it mean
C G C
To a daydream believer
G Em A7 D7
And a homecoming queen?
C D Bm
Cheer up, sleepy Jean
C D Em
Oh, what can it mean
C G C
To a daydream believer
G Em A7 D7
And a homecoming queen?
G
Yeah!
How to play Daydream Believer
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.