Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me

by The Smiths

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Lyrics

Last night I dreamt

that some bod y (Bm7)loved me.

No hope, no harm;

just an oth er false a larm.

Last night I felt

real arms a round me.

No hope, no harm;

just an oth er false a larm.

So (B7)tell me, how long

be fore

the last

one?

And (B7)tell me how long

be fore

the right

one?

The (B7)sto ry is old,

I know, but it goes

on.

The (B7)sto ry is old,

I know, but it goes

on.

(Bm7)Ooh,

on.

(Bm7)Ooh,

goes

on.

(Bm7)Ooh,

goes

Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me by The Smiths — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me” by The Smiths 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 E at 100 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 "Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved 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 "Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved 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 "Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me" use?
Just 5 chords: B7, Bm7, C, Cm, Em. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Smiths songs work for kids?
Try "BIGMOUTH STRIKES AGAIN", "THERE IS A LIGHT THAT NEVER GOES OUT", "HEAVEN KNOWS I'M MISERABLE NOW". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.