The Impossible Dream (From 'Man Of La Mancha')

· by Mitch Leigh

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To (Bb)dream the im pos si ble dream,

to (Eb)fight the un beat a ble foe,

To (Dm)bear when with un bear a ble (Eb)sor row,

to (Cm)run where the brave dare not (F)go.

To (Bb)right the un right a ble wrong,

to (Eb)love pure and chaste from a far,

To (Dm)try when your arms are too wea (Eb)ry, row,

to (Cm)run where the brave dare not (F)go.

To (Cm)reach the un reach a ble (F)star!

(F7)This is my (Bb)quest,

to fol low that (Gm)star,

No mat ter how (Dm)hope less, no mat ter how (Cm)far;

To fight for the (Gm)right with out ques tion or (Gb7)pause, To be will ing to (Bb)march in to (Bbaug)hell for a (Gm)heav en ly (Ab)cause!

And I (Cm)know, if I’ll on ly be (Ab)true To this glo ri ous (D)quest,

that my (Cm)heart will lie peace ful and (Am7)calm, When I’m laid to my (Ebm)rest,

And the (Bb)world will be bet ter for this;

That one (Eb)man, scorned and cov ered with scars,

Still (Dm)strove with his last ounce of (Eb)cour age,

To (Bb)reach (CN.C.)the un reach a ble (Bb)stars.

The Impossible Dream (From 'Man Of La Mancha') by Mitch Leigh — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Impossible Dream (From 'Man Of La Mancha')” by Mitch Leigh 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 Eb at 120 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 "The Impossible Dream (From 'Man Of La Mancha')" 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 "The Impossible Dream (From 'Man Of La Mancha')"?: 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 "The Impossible Dream (From 'Man Of La Mancha')" use?: Just 14 chords: Ab, Am7, Bb, Bbaug, C, Cm, D, Dm, +6 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Mitch Leigh songs work for kids?: Try "The Impossible Dream (The Quest)". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.