I dreamed a (Eb)dream in time gone (Cm)by,
when hope was high and life worth (Fm)liv ing.
I dreamed that love would nev er (Cm)die,
I prayed that God would be for giv ing.
Then I was young (Eb)and un a fraid,
and dreams were made and used
and was ted.
There was no ran som to be paid,
no song un sung, no wine un (Fm)tas ted.
But the ti gers come at (Fm)night,
with their voic es soft as (F)thun der,
as they tear your hopes a part,
and they turn your dream to (Eb)shame.
Still I dreamed he’d come to (Dm)me,
that we would live the years to (Gm)geth er;
but there are dreams that can not be,
and there are storms we can not weath (Gm7)er.
I had a dream my life would (Bb)be
so diff ’rent from this hell I’m (F)liv ing, so diff ’rent (F)now from what it seemed,
now life has killed the dream
(CN.C.)I dreamed.
I Dreamed A Dream (From Les Miserables) — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "I Dreamed A Dream (From Les Miserables)" by Susan Boyle: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Ab, 66 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “I Dreamed A Dream (From Les Miserables)”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "I Dreamed A Dream (From Les Miserables)" by Susan Boyle in?
- The backing track is in Ab at 66 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 "I Dreamed A Dream (From Les Miserables)" 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 "I Dreamed A Dream (From Les Miserables)"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "I Dreamed A Dream (From Les Miserables)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "I Dreamed A Dream (From Les Miserables)" 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 "I Dreamed A Dream (From Les Miserables)"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "I Dreamed A Dream (From Les Miserables)"?
- "I Dreamed A Dream (From Les Miserables)" was originally performed by Susan Boyle. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Susan Boyle are available?
- Other accompaniments by Susan Boyle: "Amazing Grace", "Cry Me A River", "Hallelujah". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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