Those Good Old Dreams

by Carpenters

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Lyrics

As a child

I was known for make be liev in’;

all a lone,

I cre at ed fan ta sies.

As I grew

peo ple called it self de ceiv in’,

but my heart

helped me hold the mem o (G)ries.

As I (G)walk through the world I find a round me,

some thing new

yet fa mil iar’s (G7)in the air.

I (D)feel it ev ’ry (Bm7)where.

Like a child’s love eyes

on a (Gmaj7)Christ mas night,

I’m (Am7)look in’ at you now,

(D)find in’ an - swers to my (E)prayers.

It’s a new day for those good old dreams;

one by one it seems they’re com in’ (Emaj7)true.

Here’s a morn in’ that my (F#m7)heart had seen,

here’s a morn in’ that just (E)had to come through.

Same old stage, but what a (F#m7)change of scene.

No more (B7)dark ho ri zons, on ly (G#m)blue.

It’s a new day for those good old dreams.

All my life I dreamed of (G)lov ing (Am)you.

You’re a spark (E)you.

It’s a new day for those good old dreams,

and it’s all be cause of (E)you.

Those Good Old Dreams by Carpenters — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Those Good Old Dreams” by Carpenters 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 G at 120 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 "Those Good Old 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 "Those Good Old 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.