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A man has (F)dreams of walk ing with (C)gi ants,
to carve his niche in the ed i fice of (F)time.
Be fore the mor tar of his zeal has the (Bb)chance to con (Bbm)geal, the cup is (F)dashed from his lips, the flame is (Bbm)snuffed a born ing, he’s brought to (F)rack and ru in (C7)in his (F)prime.
My world was (F)calm, well or dered, ex (C)em plar y,
then came this per son with cha os in her (F)wake.
And now my life’s am bi tions (F7)go with (Bb)one fell (Bdim)blow.
It’s (F)quite a bit ter (C7)pill to (F)take.
A (C)spoon ful of sug ar, that is all it takes.
It (C)chang es bread and wa ter in to tea and cakes.
A (Eb)spoon ful of sug ar goes a (Bb7)long, long way, so (F7)’ave your self a ’ealth y ’elp ing ev ’ry (C7)day.
you’ve got to (F)grind, grind, grind at that (C7)grind stone,
though child ’ood slips like sand through a (F)sieve.
And all too soon they’ve up and grown, and (Bb)then they’ve (Bbm)flown, and (F)it’s too late for (C7)you to (F)give
(Fm)just that (C7)spoon ful of sug ar to ’elp the (F)med i cine go down, the (C7)med i cine go down,
(F)med i cine go down.
A Man Has Dreams — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "A Man Has Dreams" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of F, 170 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “A Man Has Dreams”
- Can I play "A Man Has Dreams" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "A Man Has Dreams" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "A Man Has Dreams" by Sherman Brothers played in?
- A Man Has Dreams is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "A Man Has Dreams"?
- The arrangement plays at 170 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "A Man Has Dreams" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "A Man Has Dreams"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "A Man Has Dreams"?
- "A Man Has Dreams" was originally performed by Sherman Brothers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Sherman Brothers can I play here?
- Try "HEFFALUMPS AND WOOZLES", "IT'S A SMALL WORLD", "A SPOONFUL OF SUGAR". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "A Man Has Dreams"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "A Man Has Dreams" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "A Man Has Dreams"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "A Man Has Dreams" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.