A Dream Goes On Forever

by Todd Rundgren
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Lyrics

A (Fmaj7)mil lion old sol diers will fade (Em7)a way,

but a (Dm7)dream goes on for ev (Am)er.

I’m (Gm7)left stand ing here; I got noth (Fmaj7)ing to say.

All is (Dm7)si lent with in my dream.

A (Fmaj7)thou sand true loves will (Em7)live and die,

but a (Dm7)dream lives on for ev (Am)er.

The (Gm7)days and the years will go (Fmaj7)streak ing by,

but the (Dm7)time has stopped in my dream.

We (Gm7)all have our ev (C7)’ry day hopes and fears,

and you’ll (Dm7)find no ex cep (F)tion in me.

But (Gm7)that does n’t get (C7)me through a sea (Fmaj7)of tears

o ver (G)life’s big gest (A7)trag e dy.

You’re (Fmaj7)so long a go and so far (Em7)a way,

but my (Dm7)dream lives on for ev er.

I (Gm7)guess I be lieve that I’ll see (Fmaj7)you one day,

for with (Dm7)out it there is no dream.

You’re (Fmaj7)so far a way and so long a (Em7)go,

but my (Dm7)dream lives (E7)on for ev (Am)er.

And (Gm7)how much I loved you, you’ll nev (Fmaj7)er know

till you (Dm7)join me with in my dream.

And (Gm7)how much I loved (C7)you, you’ll nev (Fmaj7)er know

till you (Dm7)join me with in my dream.

A Dream Goes On Forever — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "A Dream Goes On Forever" by Todd Rundgren: 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 A, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “A Dream Goes On Forever”

What key is "A Dream Goes On Forever" by Todd Rundgren played in?
A Dream Goes On Forever is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "A Dream Goes On Forever"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "A Dream Goes On Forever" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "A Dream Goes On Forever"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "A Dream Goes On Forever"?
"A Dream Goes On Forever" was originally performed by Todd Rundgren. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "A Dream Goes On Forever"?
This arrangement uses 15 chords: A7, Am, Am7, C, C7, Cmaj7, D6, Dm7, +7 more.
What other songs by Todd Rundgren can I play here?
Try "Love Is the Answer", "Hello, It's Me", "We Got to Get You a Woman". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "A Dream Goes On Forever" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "A Dream Goes On Forever" by Todd Rundgren. 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 "A Dream Goes On Forever" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, 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 "A Dream Goes On Forever" 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.