G
Em
Bm
C
D7
D
F
Your Wildest Dreams
Moody Blues
The original version of "Your Wildest Dreams" by The Moody Blues is known for its lush synths and melodic hooks, but it translates well to an acoustic guitar arrangement. Playing it on guitar brings out its folk-pop qualities and emphasizes the emotional storytelling.
Chords & Progression
This song uses common open chords: G, C, D, D7, Em, Bm, and F. For beginners, the F chord may be challenging as it's typically played as a barre chord. Try the simplified F (xx3211) if needed. Bm can also be played as a partial barre (xx4432).
Strumming Pattern
A simple down-down-up-up-down-up pattern works well. For verses, keep the strumming light and steady, focusing on the vocal phrasing. In the chorus and bridge, strum a bit more strongly to add dynamics.
Chord Transitions & Techniques
Practice moving between G, C, and D/D7 smoothly, as these changes come up frequently. Watch out for the quick switches between F and C.
Use downstrokes for the intro to set the mood, then shift to your main strumming pattern. For dramatic effect, let chords like D7 or G ring out at the end of lines.
Try to play along with the recording or a metronome to keep time and feel the flow of the song.
With practice, this song is very approachable for beginners and great for building chord-changing confidence.
Intro
G Em Bm C G D7 G
G C C G D G C C G D
Verse 1G Once upon aC time, once when you wereD mine
G I rememberC skies, reflected in yourD eyes
IF wonder where youC are
IF wonder if youC think about me
G Once upon aC time, in yourD7 wildestG dreamsC G D
Verse 2G Once the world wasC new, our bodies felt theD morning dew that
G greets the brand newC day, we couldn't tear ourD selves away
IF wonder if youC care
IF wonder if youC still remember
G Once upon aC time, in yourD7 wildestG dreamsC G
BridgeAnd when the musicC plays, and when the words areD7 touched withG sorrow
When the musicC plays, I hear the sound ID7 had to follow
G Once upon aD7 time
Verse 3G Once beneath theC stars, the universe wasD ours
G Love was all weC knew, and all I knew wasD you
IF wonder if youC know
IF wonder if youC think about it
G Once upon aC time, in yourD7 wildestG dreamsC G D
Vocal SectionG C D G C Em D
F C F C G C D7 G
BridgeAnd when the musicC plays, and when the words areD7 touched withG sorrow
When the musicC plays
AndG when the musicC plays, I hear the sound ID7 had to follow
G Once upon aD7 time
Final VerseG Once upon aC time, once when you wereD mine
G I rememberC skies, mirrored in yourD eyes
IF wonder where youC are
IF wonder if youC think about me
G Once upon aC time, in yourD7 wildestG dreamsC
OutroIn yourD wildestG dreamsC
In yourD wildestG dreamsC
In yourD wildestG dreamsC
D G C D G C D G C D G