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Dream A Little Dream

· by The Mamas & The Papas

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Lyrics

Stars (Ebdim)shin ing bright a (Ab)bove you,

night breez es (G)seem to (A)whis per “I love you.”

Birds sing ing in the (Fm)sy ca more tree,

(C)“Dream a lit tle (Ab)dream of me.”

Say (Ebdim)“Night ie night” and (Ab)kiss me,

just (G)hold me tight and (A)tell me you’ll miss me,

while I’m a lone and (Fm)blue as can be

(C)dream a lit tle (Ab7)dream (G7)of me.

Stars (F#m)fad ing but (Bm)I lin ger (E)on, dear,

still (F#m)crav ing your (Bm)kiss.

I’m (F#m)long ing to (Bm)lin ger till dawn dear,

just (F#m)say ing (Ab)this.

Sweet (Ebdim)dreams till sun beams (Ab)find you,

sweet dreams that (G)leave all (A)wor ries be hind you,

but in your dreams what (Fm)ev er they be,

(C)dream a lit tle (Ab)dream (G)of me.

Dream A Little Dream by The Mamas & The Papas — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Dream A Little Dream” by The Mamas & The Papas 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 96 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 A Little 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 A Little 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 A Little Dream" use?: Just 14 chords: A, Ab, Ab7, Bm, C, Dm, E, E7, +6 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Mamas & The Papas songs work for kids?: Try "WORDS OF LOVE", "MONDAY, MONDAY", "California Dreamin'". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.