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There is free dom with in,
there is free dom with out.
Try to catch the del uge in a pa per cup.
There’s a bat tle a head,
ma ny bat tles are lost.
But you nev er see the end of the road while you’re (Gsus4)trav ’ling with me.
Hey now, hey now, don’t (Eb)dream it’s (Cm)o ver.
Hey now, hey now, when the (Eb)world comes (Cm)in,
they come, they come
to build a wall be tween us.
We know they won’t win.
Now I’m tow ing my car,
there’s a hole in the roof.
pi no proof.
In the pa per to day,
tales of war and of waste but turn right o ver to the V.
page.
Hey now, hey now, don’t (Eb)dream it’s (Cm)o ver.
Hey now, hey now, when the (Eb)world comes (Cm)in,
they come, they come
to build a wall be tween us.
We know they won’t win.
Don't Dream It's Over — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "Don't Dream It's Over" by Crowded House. 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 Ab, 140 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) 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 “Don't Dream It's Over”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Don't Dream It's Over" 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 "Don't Dream It's Over".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Don't Dream It's Over" by Crowded House in?
- The backing track is in Ab 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 "Don't Dream It's Over" 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 "Don't Dream It's Over"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Don't Dream It's Over", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Don't Dream It's Over" 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 "Don't Dream It's Over"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Don't Dream It's Over"?
- "Don't Dream It's Over" was originally performed by Crowded House. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- How do I use "Don't Dream It's Over" 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 "Don't Dream It's Over" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in Ab, 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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