Don't Dream It's Over

by Crowded House

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Lyrics

There is free dom with in;

there is free dom with out.

Try to catch sions the del uge in a pa per but cup.

no proof.

There’s a bat tle a head;

man y bat tles are lost, but you’ll nev er see the end of the road while you’re (G)trav ’ling with me.

Hey now, hey now, don’t (Eb)dream it’s (Cm)o ver, hey now, hey now, when the (Eb)world comes (Cm)in.

They come, they come

to build a wall be tween us.

We know they won’t win.

Now I’m tow ing my car;

there’s a hole in the roof.

My pos ses ing are caus ing me sus pi cion your there’s no proof.

In the pa per to day,

tales of war and of waste, but you turn er right o end ver to the V page.

(G)trav ’ling with me.

Hey now, hey now, don’t (Eb)dream it’s (Cm)o ver, hey now, hey now, when the (Eb)world comes (Cm)in.

They come, they come

to build a wall be tween us.

We know they won’t win.

get to know the feel ing of lib er a tion (G)and re lief.

Hey now, hey now, don’t (Eb)dream it’s (Cm)o ver, hey now, hey now, when the (Eb)world comes (Cm)in.

They come, they come

to build a wall be tween us.

We know they won’t win.

Don’t let them win.

(Hey now, hey now.)

Don’t let them win.

(Hey now, hey now.)

Don’t let them win.

Don't Dream It's Over by Crowded House — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Don't Dream It's Over by Crowded House 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 Ab at 160 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 "Don't Dream It's Over" 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 "Don't Dream It's Over"?
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 "Don't Dream It's Over" use?
Just 11 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbm, Bbm7, Cm, Db, Eb, Ebsus2, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Crowded House songs work for kids?
Try "FALL AT YOUR FEET", "SOMETHING SO STRONG", "WEATHER WITH YOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.