Medium Key: D 112 BPM

Dream a Little Dream of Me

The Mamas & the Papas

Chords:
D
Bm
G
A
Transpose: 0
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Strumming Pattern

(Island strum - down, down-up, up-down-up)
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[Verse]

D Bm G A

[Chorus]

A G Bm D

💡 Tips

  • Practice the D to Bm chord change slowly
  • Use the island strum pattern for authentic sound
  • Start at a slower tempo and gradually increase speed

🎵 Did You Know?

  • "Dream a Little Dream of Me" is a popular song for ukulele beginners
  • This song uses 4 basic chords

⏱️ Practice with Metronome

Set to 112 BPM for this song

How to Play "Dream a Little Dream of Me" on Ukulele

"Dream a Little Dream of Me" by The Mamas & the Papas is one of the most popular songs to learn on ukulele, and for good reason — it uses just 4 simple chords (D, Bm, G, A) and has a catchy strumming pattern that's perfect for intermediate players.

The song is played in the key of D at around 112 BPM. Focus on getting the chord transitions smooth before worrying about speed — the strumming pattern () will come naturally once your fingers know where to go.

Chord Breakdown

  • D — Standard fingering
  • Bm — Standard fingering
  • G — Three fingers forming a triangle shape
  • A — Standard fingering

Once you've mastered this song, check out similar medium songs like I'm Yours or Hey Soul Sister that use the same chord progression.