Is "Dreamer" 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 "Dreamer"?

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 "Dreamer" use?

Just 11 chords: A7, Ab, Bb, Bbmaj7, C, D, F, Fmaj7, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Supertramp songs work for kids?

Try "GOODBYE STRANGER", "MY KIND OF LADY", "RUDY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Dreamer

· by Supertramp

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Lyrics

Dream er,

you know (A7)you are a (D)dream er.

Well, can (A7)you put your (C)hands in your head, oh (Fmaj7)no!

(G)I said (D)dream er,

you’re noth (A7)ing but a (D)dream er.

Well, can (A7)you put your (C)hands in your head, oh (Fmaj7)no!

(G)I said (Ab)“Far

(Bb)out,

what a (Gm)day, a year, a (C)laugh it is.”

(Ab)You

(Bb)know,

well, you (Gm)know you had it com in’ to (C)you, (Gm)now there’s not a lot I can (C)do.

(D)Dream er,

you (A7)stu pid lit tle (D)dream er;

so (A7)now you put your (C)head in your hands, oh (Fmaj7)no.

(G)Whoo!

(G)I said, (Ab)“Far

(Bb)out,

what a (Gm)day, a year, a (C)laugh it is.”

(Ab)You

(Bb)know,

well, you (Gm)know you had it com in’ to (C)you, (Gm)now there’s not a lot I can (C)do.

(Work it out some day.)

If (C)I could see some thing...

(Bb)(You can see an y thing you (C)want, boy.)

If (Bb)I could be some one.

(You can be an y one.

Cel e brate, boy.)

Well, if (C)I can do some thing...

(Well, you can do some thing.) If I could do an y thing...

(But can you do some thing (Bb)out

of this world?)

Take a dream on a (Gm7)Sun day.

I’ll take a life, take a (C)hol i day.

Take a lie, take a (Gm7)dream er.

Dream, (dream,) dream, (dream,) dream, (dream,) dream, dream a (C)long...

(C)Dream er.

(Dream er, dream a long.

Come on, you dream er, dream a long.) Roll it on.

(Come on, you dream er, dream a long.

Come on, you dream er, dream a long.) (D)Dream er,

you know (A7)you are a (D)dream er.

(A7sus)Can (A7)you put your (C)hands in your head, oh no!

(G)I said, (D)dream er,

you’re noth (A7)ing but a (D)dream er.

(A7sus)Can (A7)you put your (C)hands in your head, oh no!

(G)Oh no!

Dreamer by Supertramp — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Dreamer” by Supertramp 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 D at 132 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 "Dreamer" 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 "Dreamer"?: 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 "Dreamer" use?: Just 11 chords: A7, Ab, Bb, Bbmaj7, C, D, F, Fmaj7, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Supertramp songs work for kids?: Try "GOODBYE STRANGER", "MY KIND OF LADY", "RUDY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.