Dream

by Imagine Dragons

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Lyrics

In the dark,

and I’m right on the mid dle mark;

I’m just in the tier of ev ’ry thing that rides be low the sur face.

And I watch

from a dis tance, sev en teen,

oh, the short of the oth ers’ dreams of be ing gol den and on top.

and It’s not

what you paint ed in my head;

they there’s so much there in stead of all the col ors that I saw.

We (C#m)all

are liv ing in a (E)dream,

but life ain’t what it (Amaj7)seems.

Oh, ev ’ry thing’s a mess.

And all

the sor rows I have (E)seen,

they lead me to be (Amaj7)lieve

that ev ’ry thing’s a mess.

But (C#m)I wan na dream,

I wan na dream;

leave me to dream.

In the eyes

of a teen age, crys tal lized,

oh, the pret ti the est of lights that hang the hall ways of the home;

and the cries

from the stran gers out at night,

they don’t keep us up at night; we have the cur tains drawn and closed.

We (C#m)all

are liv ing in a (E)dream,

but life ain’t what it (Amaj7)seems.

Oh, ev ’ry thing’s a mess.

And all

the sor rows I have (E)seen,

they lead me to be (Amaj7)lieve

that ev ’ry thing’s a mess.

But (C#m)I wan na dream,

I wan na dream;

leave me to dream.

In the eyes

(C#m)(Ooh,

(E)ooh,

oh,

(C#m)oh.)

I know all your rea sons to keep me from see ing (Amaj7)ev ’ry thing is ac tual ly a mess.

But now I am leav ing, out of this world re treat ing.

(Amaj9)Ev ’ry thing is ac tual ly a mess.

We

I wan na dream,

I wan na dream;

leave me to dream.

Dream by Imagine Dragons — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Dream by Imagine Dragons 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 C# at 72 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 "Dream" 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 "Dream"?
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 "Dream" use?
Just 10 chords: A, Amaj7, Amaj9, B, C#m, C#m7, C#min, C#sus4, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Imagine Dragons songs work for kids?
Try "ON TOP OF THE WORLD", "BIRDS", "AMSTERDAM". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.