The Impossible Dream

by Andy Williams
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To right

the un right si ble (Bbmaj7)wrong,

to (Ebmaj7)love

pure and (Cm7)chaste from ble (Ebmaj7)far,

to (Dm)try

when your arms are le (Cm7)wea ry,

to (Cm7)run

where the brave dare not (F7)go.

To dream

im pos a (Bbmaj7)dream,

(Ebmaj7)fight

the un (Cm7)beat a a (Ebmaj7)foe,

(Dm)bear

with un beat ab too (Cm7)sor row,

(Cm7)run

where the brave dare not (F7)go.

To (Cm)reach

the un reach a ble (F7)star.

This is my (Bb)quest,

to fol low that (Gm)star,

no mat ter how (Dm)hope less,

no mat ter how (Cm)far,

to fight for the (Gm)right,

with out ques tion or (Gb)pause,

to be will ing to (Bb)march in to (Daug)Hell for a (Gm)hea ven ly (Ab)cause.

And I (Cm)know

if I’ll on ly be (Ab)true,

to this glo ri ous (D)quest,

that my (Cm)heart

will lie peace ful and (Gb7)calm

when I’m laid to (Ebm)my rest.

(F7)And the (Bb)world

will be bet ter for (Bbmaj7)this,

that one (Ebmaj7)man,

scorned and cov ered (Ebmaj7)with scars,

still (Dm)strove

with his last ounce of (Cm)cour age,

to (Bb)fight

the un beat a ble (Gm)foe,

to (Ebmaj7)reach

the un (Fsus4)reach (F7)a ble (Bb)star.

The Impossible Dream — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "The Impossible Dream" by Andy Williams as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Eb — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 96 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) 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 “The Impossible Dream

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "The Impossible Dream" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Eb, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Impossible Dream" by Andy Williams in?
The backing track is in Eb at 96 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 "The Impossible Dream" 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 "The Impossible Dream"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Impossible Dream", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "The Impossible Dream" 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 "The Impossible Dream"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "The Impossible Dream"?
"The Impossible Dream" was originally performed by Andy Williams. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Andy Williams are available?
Other accompaniments by Andy Williams: "Can I Forget You?", "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Eb, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "The Impossible Dream" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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