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A Dream Goes On Forever

· by Todd Rundgren

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A (Fmaj7)mil lion old sol diers will fade (Em7)a way,

but a (Dm7)dream goes on for ev (Am)er.

I’m (Gm7)left stand ing here; I got noth (Fmaj7)ing to say.

All is (Dm7)si lent with in my dream.

A (Fmaj7)thou sand true loves will (Em7)live and die,

but a (Dm7)dream lives on for ev (Am)er.

The (Gm7)days and the years will go (Fmaj7)streak ing by,

but the (Dm7)time has stopped in my dream.

We (Gm7)all have our ev (C7)’ry day hopes and fears,

and you’ll (Dm7)find no ex cep (F)tion in me.

But (Gm7)that does n’t get (C7)me through a sea (Fmaj7)of tears

o ver (G)life’s big gest (A7)trag e dy.

You’re (Fmaj7)so long a go and so far (Em7)a way,

but my (Dm7)dream lives on for ev er.

I (Gm7)guess I be lieve that I’ll see (Fmaj7)you one day,

for with (Dm7)out it there is no dream.

You’re (Fmaj7)so far a way and so long a (Em7)go,

but my (Dm7)dream lives (E7)on for ev (Am)er.

And (Gm7)how much I loved you, you’ll nev (Fmaj7)er know

till you (Dm7)join me with in my dream.

And (Gm7)how much I loved (C7)you, you’ll nev (Fmaj7)er know

till you (Dm7)join me with in my dream.

A Dream Goes On Forever by Todd Rundgren — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “A Dream Goes On Forever” by Todd Rundgren in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of A at 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "A Dream Goes On Forever" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "A Dream Goes On Forever"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "A Dream Goes On Forever" use?: Just 15 chords: A7, Am, Am7, C, C7, Cmaj7, D6, Dm7, +7 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Todd Rundgren songs work for kids?: Try "Love Is the Answer", "Hello, It's Me", "We Got to Get You a Woman". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.