Dreams (2004 Remaster)

How to play Dreams (2004 Remaster) by Fleetwood Mac on guitar

This is a great beginner play-along because the song stays steady and repeats a small set of chords, so you can lock into the groove quickly. At about 120 BPM, it feels relaxed but still moving, which makes it rewarding to keep time and stay consistent.

You will use mostly open shapes for F, G, and Dm, while Cm is the barre shape that takes the most control. The main change to watch is the back-and-forth between Cm and F, since that opening progression keeps coming back and asks you to switch cleanly without rushing.

Start by practicing Cm to F slowly until the change feels smooth, then add the rest of the cycle one chord at a time. Once your hands know the shapes, loop the full progression with a steady pulse, then gradually bring it up to tempo while keeping every change relaxed.

Use the play-along above to follow each chord change in time with the music, or learn the shapes first with the chord diagrams below.