Dream A Little Dream Of Me

by Louis Armstrong

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(G)Stars shin ing bright a (Eb7)bove (D7)you, (G)night breez es seem to (E7)whis per, “I (B)love (E7)you,” (Am)birds (Am7)sing ing in the (A)syc a more tree, (G)dream a lit tle (A9)dream of (D7)me.

(G)Say “night ie night” and (Eb7)kiss (D7)me.

(G)Just hold me tight and (E7)tell me you’ll (B)miss (E7)me.

(Am)While (Am7)I’m a lone and (A)blue as can be, (G)dream a lit tle (Cm7)dream (D7)of (G)me.

(Eb)Stars (Eb6)fad ing, but (Bb7)I lin ger on, dear, (Eb)still (Eb6)crav ing your (Bb7)kiss;

(Eb)I’m (Eb6)long ing to (Bb7)lin ger till dawn, dear, (Eb)just say ing (D7)this:

(G)Sweet dreams till sun beams (Eb7)find (D7)you, (G)sweet dreams that leave all (E7)wor ries be (B)hind (E7)you, (Am)but (Am7)in your dreams what (A)ev er they be, (G)dream a lit tle (Cm7)dream (D7)of (G)me.

(G)Stars shin ing bright a (Eb7)bove (D7)you, (G)night breez es seem to (E7)whis per, “I (B)love (E7)you,” (Am)birds (Am7)sing ing in the (A)syc a more tree, (G)dream a lit tle (A9)dream of (D7)me.

(G)Say “night ie night” and (Eb7)kiss (D7)me.

(G)Just hold me tight and (E7)tell me you’ll (B)miss (E7)me.

(Am)While (Am7)I’m a lone and (A)blue as can be, (G)dream a lit tle (Cm7)dream (D7)of (G)me.

(Eb)Stars (Eb6)fad ing, but (Bb7)I lin ger on, dear, (Eb)still (Eb6)crav ing your (Bb7)kiss;

(Eb)I’m (Eb6)long ing to (Bb7)lin ger till dawn, dear, (Eb)just say ing (D7)this:

(G)Sweet dreams till sun beams (Eb7)find (D7)you, (G)sweet dreams that leave all (E7)wor ries be (B)hind (E7)you, (Am)but (Am7)in your dreams what (A)ev er they be, (G)dream a lit tle (Cm7)dream (D7)of (G)me.

(G)me.

Dream A Little Dream Of Me by Louis Armstrong — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Dream A Little Dream Of Me” by Louis Armstrong 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 G at 120 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 "Dream A Little Dream Of Me" 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 Of Me"?
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 Of Me" use?
Just 16 chords: A9, Am, Am7, B, Bb7, Bbdim7, Bm7, C6, +8 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Louis Armstrong songs work for kids?
Try "BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE", "JUST A GIGOLO", "We Have All The Time In The World". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.