Bruce Springsteen - Book of Dreams: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Book of Dreams" on your guitar with our chord guide. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

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I'm standing in the backyard
Listening to the party inside
Tonight I'm drinkin' in the forgiveness
              D
This life provides
              A
The scars we carry remain but
                        D
the pain slips away it seems
    A                E               A
Oh won't you baby be in my book of dreams

I'm watching you through the window with
your girlfriends from back home
You're showing off your dress, there's
laughter and a toast
From your daddy to the prettiest bride
he's ever seen
Oh won't you, baby, be in my book of dreams?

In the darkness, my fingers slip
across your skin, I feel your sweet reply
The room fades away and suddenly
I'm way up high just holding you to me
As through the window, the moonlight streams
Oh won't you, baby, be in my book of dreams?

Now the ritual begins, 'neath the wedding
garland, we meet as strangers
The dance floor is alive with beauty, mystery,
and danger
We dance out 'neath the stars, ancient light
into the darkening trees
Oh won't you, baby, be in my book of dreams?

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Guitar Chord Diagrams

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Guitar chord A

D

Guitar chord D

E

Guitar chord E

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "Book of Dreams" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Book of Dreams" by Bruce Springsteen.

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