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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"A Man Has Dreams" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "A Man Has Dreams"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "A Man Has Dreams". Key of F, 170 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.