A Dream Goes On Forever

by Todd Rundgren
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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "A Dream Goes On Forever" by Todd Rundgren in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of A. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "A Dream Goes On Forever"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature A. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "A Dream Goes On Forever" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature A, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 100 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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