Don't Dream It's Over

by Crowded House
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Don't Dream It's Over" by Crowded House: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”

Can I sing "Don't Dream It's Over" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Don't Dream It's Over" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in Ab, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
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.
Is there a karaoke version of "Don't Dream It's Over" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Don't Dream It's Over" by Crowded House. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Don't Dream It's Over" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Ab, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Don't Dream It's Over" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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