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Don’t Dream It’s Over – Crowded House – Guitar Tutorial

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Don’t Dream It’s Over Chords:

Strumming Pattern:

1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +
Time Signature
Girl in a jacket
Girl in a jacket
81 bpm
Difficulty: Intermediate
Girl in a jacket

Learn how to play Don’t Dream It’s Over by Crowded House in this step-by-step guitar tutorial. We’ll cover the chords, strumming pattern, and tips to make it sound just like the original.

In this guitar tutorial, I’ll show you how to play Don’t Dream It’s Over by Crowded House. This timeless classic is built around a steady rhythm at exactly 81 bpm, making it perfect for practicing smooth chord changes and dynamics. We’ll use a mix of open chords and a couple of suspended shapes to capture the song’s unique sound. Once you get the feel of the strumming pattern, the song flows beautifully and is a great addition to any setlist.

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