Only In My Dreams

by Debbie Gibson

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Lyrics

(Eb)Oh,

ah,

oh,

ah.

(Eb)Oh,

ah,

oh,

ah.

Ev ’ry time I’m tell ing se crets you.

(Now I do) I re mem ber how it used to be,

and I re al ize how much I miss you

And I re al ize how it feels to be free.

Now I see I’m up to no good (no no (Db)no) and I wan na start a gain.

to be.

Can’t re mem ber when I felt good.

No, I can’t re mem ber feels to be free.

No,

on ly in my (Db)dreams.

As real as it may (Ab)seem,

it was on ly in my (Eb)dreams.

Could n’t see how much I missed crets you.

(Now I do) Could n’t see how much it meant.

to be,

Now I see my world come tum bling down.

you

Now I see al the road is bent.

to be free.

If I on ly once could hold you (no no (Db)no) and re mem ber start it used to be.

Can’t If on ly I could scold you

and for get re mem it feels to be free.

No,

on ly in my (Db)dreams.

As real as it may (Ab)seem,

it was on ly in my (Eb)dreams.

(Eb)dreams.

No, no, no, no,

on ly in my (Db)dreams.

As real as it may (Ab)seem,

it was on ly in my (Eb)dreams.

Oo, whoa, whoa.

Bop, bop, bop, bop, ba da.

(Eb)Oh,

ah,

oh,

ah.

(Eb)Oh,

ah,

ah,

ah.

(Eb)No,

on ly in my (Db)dreams.

As real as it may (Ab)seem,

it was on ly in my (Eb)dreams.

(Eb)No,

on ly in my (Db)dreams.

As real as it may (Ab)seem,

it was on ly in my (Eb)dreams.

(Eb)dreams.

Only In My Dreams by Debbie Gibson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Only In My Dreams by Debbie Gibson 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 Ab at 124 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 "Only In My Dreams" 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 "Only In My Dreams"?
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 "Only In My Dreams" use?
Just 6 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbm, Cm, Db, Eb. Take it one section at a time.
What other Debbie Gibson songs work for kids?
Try "LOST IN YOUR EYES". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.