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Dream A Little Dream Of Me

Dream a Little Dream of Me was composed by Fabian Andre and Wilbur Schwandt in 1931, with lyrics by Gus Kahn. It has become quite popular over the years, particularly after being recorded by notable artists such as Ozzie Nelson, Doris Day, and The Mamas & the Papas. The song talks about the longing to be with a loved one and dreaming about them, highlighting the feelings of love and yearning.

Key: G

Introduction:  C   B7   G#   G   C   B7   G#   G  

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 C             B7                                       G#       G 
Stars shining bright above you
 C             B7                                             A                           A7 
Night breezes seem to whisper "I love you"
 F                                                   Fm 
Birds singing in a sycamore tree
 C                                       G#                   G 
Dream a little dream of me
 C           B7                                                 G#   G 
Say "Nightie-night" and kiss me
 C         B7                                               A                                     A7 
Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me
 F                                                           Fm 
While I'm alone and blue as can be
 C                                       G#           G  C       E7A 
Dream a little dream of me
                   F#m                   Bm           E7                       A               F#m                         Bm     E7A 
Stars fading but I linger on, dear,           still craving your kiss
             F#m                 Bm                   E7                           A                   F#m     G#  G 
I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear,           just saying this
 C               B7                                                             G#   G 
Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
 C               B7                                                           A                                     A7 
Sweet dreams that leave all worries far behind you
 F                                                                       Fm 
But in your dreams whatever they be
 C                                       G#           G  C 
Dream a little dream of me
Instrumental

                   F#m                   Bm           E7                       A               F#m                         Bm     E7A 
Stars fading but I linger on, dear,           still craving your kiss
             F#m                 Bm                   E7                           A                   F#m     G#  G 
I'm longing to linger till dawn, dear,           just saying this
 C               B7                                                             G#   G 
Sweet dreams till sunbeams find you
 C               B7                                                           A                               A7 
Sweet dreams that leave all worries far behind you
 F                                                                       Fm 
But in your dreams whatever they be
 C                                       G#           G  C         B7  G#  G  C 
Dream a little dream of me...

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