Ruth B. is one of those rare artists that can write heartbreakingly honest and sincere songs without becoming too maudlin or cloying. Such is the case with her song “Dandelions,” a soulful and gentle ballad that will make you feel all the feels. The good news is you only need 4 open chords and a simple strumming pattern to play the whole song.
Here is everything from its chord diagrams and strumming pattern you need to know to learn “Dandelions” inside and out. Note: Do refer to the video below for a detailed guide and playthrough.
Dandelions Chords Easy ( Capo 6 )
The four chords you need to play Dandelions are C, Em, G, and D. Make sure to clamp the capo on the 6th fret to sound like the original song or to play along.
Dandelions Strumming Pattern
The strumming pattern is also easy. It goes as DDD-DDD. Refer to the video above for a visual representation.
[INTRO]
[C] [Em] [G] [D]
[VERSE-1]
[C]Maybe it's the way you [Em]say my [G]name [D]
[C]Maybe it's the way you [Em]play your [G]game [D]
But it's so [C]good, I've never [Em]known anybody like [G]you [D]
But it's so [C]good, I've never [Em]dreamed of nobody like [G]you [D]
[PRE-CHORUS]
And [C]I've heard of a love that [Em]comes once in a [G]lifetime [D]
And [C]I'm pretty sure that you [Em]are that love of [G]mine [D]
[CHORUS]
'Cause [C]I'm in a field of [Em]dandelions
[G]Wishing on every [D]one that you'd be [C]min[Em]e, [G]min[D]e
And [C]I see forever [Em]in your eyes
[G]I feel okay when [D]I see you [C]smi[Em]le, [G]smi[D]le
[POST-CHORUS]
Wishing on [C]dandelions all of the [Em]time
Praying to [G]God that one day you'll be [D]mine
Wishing on [C]dandelions all of the [Em]time, all of the [G]time [D]
[VERSE-2]
[C]I think that you are the [Em]one for [G]me [D]
Cause [C]it gets so [Em]hard to [G]breathe [D]
When you're looking at [C]me
I've never [Em]felt so alive and [G]free [D]
When you're looking at [C]me
I've never [Em]felt so hap[G]py [D]
[PRE-CHORUS]
And [C]I've heard of a love that [Em]comes once in a [G]lifetime [D]
And [C]I'm pretty sure that you [Em]are that love of [G]mine [D]
[CHORUS]
'Cause [C]I'm in a field of [Em]dandelions
[G]Wishing on every [D]one that you'd be [C]min[Em]e, [G]min[D]e
And [C]I see forever [Em]in your eyes
[G]I feel okay when [D]I see you [C]smi[Em]le, [G]smi[D]le
[POST-CHORUS]
Wishing on [C]dandelions all of the [Em]time
Praying to [G]God that one day you'll be [D]mine
Wishing on [C]dandelions all of the [Em]time, all of the [G]time [D]
[BRIDGE]
[C]Dandelion into the [Em]wind you go
[G]Won't you let my [D]darling know?
[C]Dandelion into the [Em]wind you go
[G]Won't you let my [D]darling know that
[CHORUS]
[C]I'm in a field of [Em]dandelions
[G]Wishing on every [D]one that you'd be [C]min[Em]e, [G]min[D]e
And [C]I see forever [Em]in your eyes
[G]I feel okay when [D]I see you [C]smi[Em]le, [G]smi[D]le
[POST-CHORUS]
Wishing on [C]dandelions all of the [Em]time
Praying to [G]God that one day you'll be [D]mine
Wishing on [C]dandelions all of the [Em]time, all of the [G]time [D]
[OUTRO]
[C]I'm in a field of [Em]dandelions
[G]Wishing on every [D]one that you'd be [C]min[Em]e, [G]min[D]e [C]
