Dreamlover

by Mariah Carey

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Lyrics

I I need a lov er to (Gm7)give me

the kind of love that ’ll (Gm7)last al ways.

I need some bod y up (Gm7)lift ing to take me a my (Fmaj7)way, babe.

Oh, yeah.

I want a lov er who (Gm7)knows me,

who un der stands how I (Gm7)feel in side, I some one to com fort and (Gm7)hold me through the (Fmaj7)long, lone ly nights till the (Gm7)dawn.

Why don’t you take me a (F)way.

Dream lov er come (Gm7)res cue me, take me up, take me down, take me an (Gm7)y where you want to, ba by, now.

I need you so (Gm7)des p’rate ly.

Won’t you please come a round ’cause I want (Gm7)to share for ev er with you, (Gm)ba (F)by?

(Gm7)Do do do, ooh

(Gm7)ba by.

I don’t want an oth er pre (Gm7)tend er

to dis il lu sion me (Gm7)one more time,

whis per ing words of for (Gm7)ev er to play ing with my (Fmaj7)mind.

babe.

No, no.

I need some one to hold (Gm7)on to,

the kind of love that won’t (Gm7)fly a way.

I just want some one to be (Gm7)long to

ev ’ry (Fmaj7)day of my life, al the (Gm7)ways, so come and take me a (F)way.

Dream lov er come (Gm7)res cue me, take me up, take me down, take me an (Gm7)y where you want to, ba by, now.

I need you so (Gm7)des p’rate ly.

Won’t you please come a round ’cause I want (Gm7)to share for ev er with you, (Gm)ba (F)by?

(Gm7)Do do do, ooh

(Gm7)ba by.

(Gm7)Do do do.

Do do do do (Gm7)do do do.

Do do do do (Gm7)do do do.

Dream lov er come (Gm7)res cue me, take me up, take me down, take me an (Gm7)y where you want to, ba by, now.

I need you so (Gm7)des p’rate ly.

Won’t you please come a round, ’cause I want (Gm7)to share for ev er with you, (F)ba by?

Ooh

(Gm7)ba by.

Dream lov er come (Gm7)res cue me, take me up, take me down, take me an (Gm7)y where you want to, ba by, now.

I need you so (Gm7)des p’rate ly.

Won’t you please come a round, ’cause I want (Gm7)to share for ev er with you, (F)ba by?

Ooh

(Gm7)ba by.

come a round, ’cause I want to share for ev er with you, ba

by?

Dreamlover by Mariah Carey — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Dreamlover” by Mariah Carey 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 Bb at 100 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 "Dreamlover" 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 "Dreamlover"?
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.
What other Mariah Carey songs work for kids?
Try "THANK GOD I FOUND YOU", "ALWAYS BE MY BABY", "MY ALL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.