Uploaded April 2020 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - introduction
1:29 - how to play the first 8 measures
2:19 - how to play the second 8 measures (including Ab7)
3:51 - how to play the bridge
5:14 - how to play the ending
5:47 - about the bridge modulation
This is my easy ukulele tutorial for “Dream A Little Dream Of Me”! This simplified version uses no barre chords, so just about anyone can play it.
Lead sheet with chord diagrams available for purchase here: musicnotes.com/l/gdHMb
NEW: Play along video!! youtu.be/weK4iq3y08E
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This song has been recorded by everyone from Doris Day and Ella Fitzgerald to Eddie Vedder. It's a staple for ukulele players, but it's actually a really challenging song to play! So I wanted to share an approachable version that uses no barre chords and should be much easier to pick up than my baritone tutorial (though if you want a challenge, I'd love for you to watch that as well!).
This version will be played in the key of C with the bridge section in A. Chords are:
C Dm G7
C A7 A7b9
F Fm
C Am Dm G7 //
C Dm G7
C A7 A7b9
F Fm
C Ab7 G7 C E7 //
A F#m D E7
A F#m D E7
A F#m D E7
A F#m Ab7 G7 //
C Dm G7
C A7 A7b9
F Fm
C Ab7 G7 C
LYRICS:
Stars shining bright above you
Night breezes seem to whisper, "I love you"
Birds singin' in the sycamore tree
Dream a little dream of me
Say "nighty-night" and kiss me
Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me
While I'm alone and blue as can be
Dream a little dream of me
Stars fading, but I linger on, dear
Still craving your kiss
I'm longing to linger 'til dawn, dear
Just saying this
Sweet dreams 'til sunbeams find you
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
But in your dreams, whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me
#ukulele #jazzukulele #dreamalittledream
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - introduction
1:29 - how to play the first 8 measures
2:19 - how to play the second 8 measures (including Ab7)
3:51 - how to play the bridge
5:14 - how to play the ending
5:47 - about the bridge modulation
This is my easy ukulele tutorial for “Dream A Little Dream Of Me”! This simplified version uses no barre chords, so just about anyone can play it.
Lead sheet with chord diagrams available for purchase here: musicnotes.com/l/gdHMb
NEW: Play along video!! youtu.be/weK4iq3y08E
If you enjoy this video, please like, subscribe, and share!
This song has been recorded by everyone from Doris Day and Ella Fitzgerald to Eddie Vedder. It's a staple for ukulele players, but it's actually a really challenging song to play! So I wanted to share an approachable version that uses no barre chords and should be much easier to pick up than my baritone tutorial (though if you want a challenge, I'd love for you to watch that as well!).
This version will be played in the key of C with the bridge section in A. Chords are:
C Dm G7
C A7 A7b9
F Fm
C Am Dm G7 //
C Dm G7
C A7 A7b9
F Fm
C Ab7 G7 C E7 //
A F#m D E7
A F#m D E7
A F#m D E7
A F#m Ab7 G7 //
C Dm G7
C A7 A7b9
F Fm
C Ab7 G7 C
LYRICS:
Stars shining bright above you
Night breezes seem to whisper, "I love you"
Birds singin' in the sycamore tree
Dream a little dream of me
Say "nighty-night" and kiss me
Just hold me tight and tell me you'll miss me
While I'm alone and blue as can be
Dream a little dream of me
Stars fading, but I linger on, dear
Still craving your kiss
I'm longing to linger 'til dawn, dear
Just saying this
Sweet dreams 'til sunbeams find you
Sweet dreams that leave all worries behind you
But in your dreams, whatever they be
Dream a little dream of me
#ukulele #jazzukulele #dreamalittledream
