The Everly Brothers - All I Have to Do Is Dream
Hello! Below you'll find my "All I Have to Do Is Dream" chords & lyrics chart as well as a tutorial video on how to play the piano accompaniment.
This song by The Everly Brothers is an absolute classic and it translates really well to solo piano and voice. There are only a handful of chords, which makes it quick to learn.
Enjoy!
All I Have to Do Is Dream Piano Tutorial
Here's a piano tutorial video for All I Have to Do Is Dream:
All I Have to Do Is Dream Chords & Lyrics
E
[Chorus]
E C#m A B7
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam dream, dream, dream
E C#m A B7
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam dream, dream, dream
[Verse 1]
E C#m A B7
When I want you, in my arms
E C#m A B7
When I want you, and all your charms
E C#m A B7
Whenever I want you all I have to do is
[Chorus]
E C#m A B7
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam dream, dream, dream
[Verse 2]
E C#m A B7
When I feel blue, in the night
E C#m A B7
And I need you, to hold me tight
E C#m A B7
Whenever I want you all I have to do is
E A E E7
Dreeeeeeaaam
[Bridge]
A G#m
I can make you mine, taste your lips of wine
F#m B7 E E7
Anytime night or day
A G#m
Only trouble is gee wiz
F#7 B7
I'm dreamin' my life away
[Verse 3]
E C#m A B7
I need you so that I could die
E C#m A B7
I love you so and that is why
E C#m A B7
Whenever I want you all I have to do is
E C#m A B7
I need you so that I could die
E C#m A B7
I love you so and that is why
E C#m A B7
Whenever I want you all I have to do is
[Chorus]
E C#m A B7
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam dream, dream, dream
E A E E7
Dreeeeeeaaam
[Bridge]
A G#m
I can make you mine, taste your lips of wine
F#m B7 E E7
Anytime night or day
A G#m
Only trouble is gee wiz
F#7 B7
I'm dreamin' my life away
[Verse 4]
E C#m A B7
I need you so that I could die
E C#m A B7
I love you so and that is why
E C#m A B7
Whenever I want you all I have to do is
[Chorus]
E C#m A B7
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam dream, dream, dream
E C#m A B7
Drea-ea-ea-ea-eam dream, dream, dream
Repeat and fade, or end on E
This document is the author's own work and represents his interpretation of this song. It's intended solely for private study, scholarship or research.
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All I Have to Do Is Dream Piano Tips
1. Take It Slow: It's counterintuitive, but the quickest way to get comfortable and sound great playing a song is to practice it very slowly at first. Steady rhythm and counting are crucial to sounding like a pro, so let yourself get used to feeling the beat at a slow, easy tempo. Once you can nail "After The Gold Rush" slowly, *gradually* speed it up. You'll sound much better than if you jumped in at full speed!
2. Use The Pedal Wisely: Utilize the sustain pedal to connect the chords smoothly, timing your lifts with the arrival of a new chord. For help with sustain pedal timing, check out this video.
3. Simplify if need be: "After The Gold Rush" still sounds great even if you simply hold out the chords and ignore most of the rhythm patterns and extra details in the tutorial video. Feel free to keep it simple, especially if you sing while playing. As you get comfortable, you can always add the fancy stuff later.
