A Man Has Dreams

by Sherman Brothers

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Lyrics

A man has (F)dreams of walk ing with (C)gi ants,

to carve his niche in the ed i fice of (F)time.

Be fore the mor tar of his zeal has the (Bb)chance to con (Bbm)geal, the cup is (F)dashed from his lips, the flame is (Bbm)snuffed a born ing, he’s brought to (F)rack and ru in (C7)in his (F)prime.

My world was (F)calm, well or dered, ex (C)em plar y,

then came this per son with cha os in her (F)wake.

And now my life’s am bi tions (F7)go with (Bb)one fell (Bdim)blow.

It’s (F)quite a bit ter (C7)pill to (F)take.

A (C)spoon ful of sug ar, that is all it takes.

It (C)chang es bread and wa ter in to tea and cakes.

A (Eb)spoon ful of sug ar goes a (Bb7)long, long way, so (F7)’ave your self a ’ealth y ’elp ing ev ’ry (C7)day.

you’ve got to (F)grind, grind, grind at that (C7)grind stone,

though child ’ood slips like sand through a (F)sieve.

And all too soon they’ve up and grown, and (Bb)then they’ve (Bbm)flown, and (F)it’s too late for (C7)you to (F)give

(Fm)just that (C7)spoon ful of sug ar to ’elp the (F)med i cine go down, the (C7)med i cine go down,

(F)med i cine go down.

A Man Has Dreams by Sherman Brothers — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “A Man Has Dreams” by Sherman Brothers 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 Bb at 170 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 Man Has Dreams" 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 Man Has Dreams"?
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.
What other Sherman Brothers songs work for kids?
Try "HEFFALUMPS AND WOOZLES", "IT'S A SMALL WORLD", "A SPOONFUL OF SUGAR". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.