Army Dreamers

by Kate Bush
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Lyrics

(A)(B.

F.

P.

O.) Ar my dream ers.

(A)(Mam my’s he ro.)

(A)(B.

F.

P.

O.) Ar my dream ers.

(A)(Mam my’s he ro.)

(A)(Mam my’s he ro.) (Bm)Our lit tle ar my (Em)boy is (F#m)com ing home from (A)B.

F.

P.

O.

We’ve a bunch of (Em)pur ple flow’rs to (F#m)de co rate (A)mam my’s he ro.

Mour ning in the (Em)ae ro drome, the (F#m)weath er warm er, (A)he is cold er.

Four men in (Em)u ni form to (F#m)car ry home my (A)lit tle sol dier.

(Bm)“What could he do?

(E)Should have been a rock (D)star.” But he did n’t (F#m)have the mon ey for a (Bm)gui tar.

(E)Should have been a po li (D)ti cian.” But he nev er (F#m)had a pro per e du (Bm)ca tion.

(E)Should have been a fa (D)ther.” But he nev er (F#m)e ven made it to his (Bm)twen ties.

(D)What a waste.

(G)Ar my (Bm)dream ers.

Ooh, (F#m)what a waste of (G)Ar my (Bm)dream ers.

(Bm)Tears o’er a tin (Em)box, oh, (F#m)Je sus Christ, he (A)was n’t to know.

Like chick en (Em)with a fox, he (F#m)could n’t win the (A)war with e go.

Give the kid (Em)pick of pips and (F#m)give him all your (A)stripes and rib bons.

Now he’s sit ting (Em)in his hole, he (F#m)might as well have (A)but tons and bows.

(Bm)“What could he do?

(E)Should have been a rock (D)star.” But he did n’t (F#m)have the mon ey for a “What could he do?

(E)Should have been a po li (D)ti cian.” But he nev er (F#m)had a pro per e du “What could he do?

(E)Should have been a fa (D)ther.” But he nev er (F#m)e ven made it to his (Bm)twen ties.

(D)What a waste.

(G)Ar my (Bm)dream ers.

Ooh, (F#m)what a waste of (G)Ar my (Bm)dream ers.

Ooh, (F#m)what a waste of all that (G)ar my (Bm)dream ers.

(G)Ar my (Bm)dream ers.

(G)Ar my (Bm)dream

(G)ers,

(F#7sus)oh...

(Bm)Did n did n did n (Em)dum...

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F.

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O.)

(Bm)Did n did n did n (Em)dum...

(B.

F.

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O.) (Ar my dream ers.)

(Mam my’s he ro.)

(A)(B.

F.

P.

O.) No harm he roes.

(A)(Mam my’s he ro.)

(A)(B.

F.

P.

O.) Ar my dream ers.

(A)(Mam my’s he ro.)

Army Dreamers — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "Army Dreamers" by Kate Bush. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of B, 140 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (B) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Army Dreamers

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Army Dreamers" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Army Dreamers".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Army Dreamers" by Kate Bush in?
The backing track is in B at 140 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Army Dreamers" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Army Dreamers"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Army Dreamers", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Army Dreamers" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Army Dreamers"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Army Dreamers"?
"Army Dreamers" was originally performed by Kate Bush. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Kate Bush are available?
Other accompaniments by Kate Bush: "Army Dreamers", "Babooshka", "Babooshka". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
How do I use "Army Dreamers" as a backing track?
Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "Army Dreamers" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in B, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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