A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes

by Ilene Woods
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Lyrics

When (Am7)I was a (D7)lit tle (G)girl, my (Am7)fa ther (D7)used to (G)say, if (Am)trou ble ev er trou bles (G)you, just (A)dream your cares a (D7)way.

A (G)dream is a (D7)wish your (G)heart makes

when you’re (B7)fast a (C)sleep.

In (Am)dreams you will (E)lose your (Am)heart aches;

what ev er you (D)wish for you (G)keep.

(D)Have (G)faith in your (D7)dreams and (G)some day

your (Dm7)rain bow will come (G7)smil ing (C)through

no mat ter how your heart is (F7)griev ing, if (G)you keep on be (A7)liev ing, the (Am7)dream that you wish (D7)will come (G)true.

A (G)dream is a (D7)wish your (G)heart makes

when you’re (B7)fast a (C)sleep.

In (Am)dreams you will (E)lose your (Am)heart aches;

what ev er you (D)wish for you (G)keep.

(D)Have (G)faith in your (D7)dreams and (G)some day

your (Dm7)rain bow will come (G7)smil ing (C)through

no mat ter how your heart is (F7)griev ing, if (G)you keep on be (A7)liev ing, the (Am7)dream that you wish (D7)will come (G)true.

A (G)true.

A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes" by Ilene Woods: 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 G, 200 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About β€œA Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes”

What key is "A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes" by Ilene Woods played in?
A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes"?
The arrangement plays at 200 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes"?
"A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes" was originally performed by Ilene Woods. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Ilene Woods can I play here?
Try "A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes", "A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes" by Ilene Woods. 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 β€” 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 Is A Wish Your Heart Makes" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, 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) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” 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.