Dreams by The Cranberries
Key: E · 129 BPM · 4/4
Dreams by The Cranberries is written in E major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-V progression — classic resolving progression (1-4-5): E-A-B. At 129 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.
The progression
This song follows the I-IV-V progression (Classic resolving progression (1-4-5)) in E major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | E | E-A-B |
| Capo 2 | D | D-G-A |
| Capo 4 | C | C-F-G |
| Capo 7 | A | A-D-E |
Chord chart
- 0:03 E
- 0:06 A
- 0:10 B
- 0:14 E
- 0:21 Amaj7
- 0:25 B7
- 0:29 E
- 0:36 A
- 0:40 B
- 0:44 E
- 0:51 A
- 0:55 B
- 0:59 E
- 1:06 A
- 1:10 B
- 1:14 E
- 1:21 A
- 1:25 B
- 1:28 E
- 1:32 G
- 1:38 C
- 1:40 G
- 1:43 C
- 1:46 E
- 1:51 A
- 1:55 B
- 1:58 E
- 2:06 Amaj7
- 2:10 B
- 2:11 B7
- 2:13 E
- 2:21 A
- 2:24 B
- 2:28 E
- 2:36 A
- 2:39 B
- 2:43 E
- 2:51 A
- 2:54 B
- 2:58 E
- 3:06 Amaj7
- 3:09 B
- 3:10 B7
- 3:13 E
- 3:20 A
- 3:24 B
- 3:28 E
- 3:35 A
- 3:39 B
- 3:43 E
- 3:50 A
- 3:54 B
- 3:57 E
Frequently asked questions
What key is Dreams in?
Dreams is in E major.
What chords does Dreams use?
The core of Dreams cycles through E, A, B (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Dreams?
Dreams runs at 129 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chord progression does Dreams use?
Dreams follows the I-IV-V progression. It's a classic resolving progression (1-4-5).
What capo should I use for Dreams?
No capo needed — E major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.