VERSE 1:
[G] Every night I hope and pray, [Em] a dream lover will come my way
[G] A girl to hold in my arms, [Em] and know the magic of her charms
Because I want [G] a girl [D7] to call [G] my own [C]
I want a [G] dream [Em] lover so [C] I won't have to [D] dream a-[G]-lone [*R2]

VERSE 2:
[G] Dream lover, where are you, [Em] with a love oh so true.
[G] And a hand that I can hold, [Em] to feel you near when I grow old?
Because I want [G] a girl [D7] to call [G] my own [C]
I want a [G] dream [Em] lover so [C] I won't have to [D] dream a-[G]-lone [*R1]

BRIDGE:
[C] Someday, I don't know how, [G] I hope you'll hear my plea
[A7] Some-way, I don't know how, [D7 open] She'll bring her [*R2] love to me

VERSE 3:
[G] Dream lover, until then, [Em] I'll go to sleep and dream again
[G] That's the only thing to do, [Em] until my lover's dreams come true
Because I want [G] a girl [D7] to call [G] my own [C]
I want a [G] dream [Em] lover so [C] I won't have to [D] dream a-[G]-lone [*R3]

SONG KEY CHANGE: [+1] [G#]

VERSE 4:
[G#] Dream lover, until then, [Fm] I'll go to sleep and dream again
[G#] That's the only thing to do, [Fm] until my lover's dreams come true
Because I want [G#] a girl [D#7] to call [G#] my own [C#]
I want a [G#] dream [Fm] lover so [C#] I won't have to [D#] dream a-[G#]-lone [Fm]

OUTRO:
Please don't make me [G#] dream alone [Fm]
I beg you, don't make me [G#] dream alone [Fm]
no I don't wanna [G#] dream alone [Fm]