Listen (From Dreamgirls)

by Beyonce
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Lyrics

(Bsus2)Lis ten

to the (G#m)song here in my (D#)heart.

A (C#m7)mel o dy I start but can’t

com plete.

(Bsus2)Lis ten

to the (G#m)sound from deep with (D#)in.

It’s (C#m7)on ly be gin ning to find

re lease.

Oh, the (D)time has come for (F#7)my dreams to be heard.

They will not be pushed (F#m)a side and turned (G)in to your own, (G6)all ’cause you won’t (F#sus4)lis ten.

(B)Lis ten.

I am a lone at a (F#)cross roads.

I’m not at home in my (G#m)own home.

And I’ve (F#)tried and tried to say what’s (Emaj7)on my mind.

(D#m7)You should have known.

(B)Oh!

Now I’m done be liev ing you.

You don’t know what I’m feel ing, I’m (Emaj7)more than what you (F#)made of me.

I (D#)fol lowed the voice you (G#m)gave to (G#m)me.

But now I’ve got ta find

my own.

You should have (Bsus2)lis tened.

There is (G#m)some one here in (D#)side,

some (C#m7)one I thought had died so long a (F#7sus4)go

I’m (D)scream ing out and

will

on worse,

(B)Lis ten.

I am a lone at a (F#)cross roads.

I’m not at home in my (G#m)own home.

And I’ve (F#)tried and tried to say what’s (Emaj7)on my mind.

(D#m7)You should have known.

(B)Oh!

Now I’m done be liev ing you.

You don’t know what I’m feel ing, I’m (Emaj7)more than what you (F#)made of me.

I (D#)fol lowed the voice you (G#m)gave to (G#m)me.

But now I’ve got ta find

my own.

You should have

But now I’ve got ta find my own.

I don’t know where I (F#aug)be long,

but (Bm)I’ll be mov ing on.

If you (G)don’t,

if you (F#sus4)won’t

(B)Lis

ten

to the (G#m)song here in my (D#)heart.

A (C#m7)mel o dy I start but I

will com plete.

Oh!

Now I’m done be liev ing you.

You don’t know what I’m feel ing.

I’m (Emaj7)more than what you (F#)made of me.

I (D#)fol lowed the voice you think you (G#m)gave to (G#m)me.

But now I’ve got ta find

my own.

My (B)own.

Listen (From Dreamgirls) — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "Listen (From Dreamgirls)" by Beyonce. 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, 62 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 “Listen (From Dreamgirls)

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Listen (From Dreamgirls)" 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 "Listen (From Dreamgirls)".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Listen (From Dreamgirls)" by Beyonce in?
The backing track is in B at 62 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 "Listen (From Dreamgirls)" 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 "Listen (From Dreamgirls)"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Listen (From Dreamgirls)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Listen (From Dreamgirls)" 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 "Listen (From Dreamgirls)"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Listen (From Dreamgirls)"?
"Listen (From Dreamgirls)" was originally performed by Beyonce. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Beyonce are available?
Other accompaniments by Beyonce: "Halo". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
How do I use "Listen (From Dreamgirls)" 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 "Listen (From Dreamgirls)" 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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