Don't Dream It's Over

by Crowded House
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Looking to play this yourself? Try the standard piano arrangement of “Don't Dream It's Over
Two-handed piano arrangement — color-coded notes, lead sheet, sheet music. Learn it yourself.

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Lyrics

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 (Falling Notes)

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Free piano accompaniment for "Don't Dream It's Over" by Crowded House in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key 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

Why does the accompaniment for "Don't Dream It's Over" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
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.
Can I use "Don't Dream It's Over" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Don't Dream It's Over by Crowded House, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is Ab; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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