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All work, no play may have made Jack a dull boy,
but all work, no God has left Jack with a lost soul.
But he’s mov ing on full steam; he’s chas ing the A mer i can Dream.
He’s gon na give his fam ’ly
the fin er things.
His A “Not i this time, son.
is I’ve no time to waste.
more and May be to mor row I’ll have time to play.” day.
“Dad And then he slips in to game?” his new B M Dou ble U and drives far ther and far ther they are and far ther a way.
’Cause he works all day and tries to sleep at night.
He says them things will get bet ter, it ’ll just take a bet ter in time.
So he works and he builds with his (G5)own two hands, and he pours all he has in a cas (G5)tle made with sand, but the wind and the rain are com ing crash ing in; time will tell just how long
his king dom stands,
his king dom stands.
His A mer i can dream son.
is be gin ning to seem
more and more like a night mare with ev ’ry pass ing day.
“Dad dy, can you come to my game?” “Oh, Ba by, please don’t work U An oth er ed week end, and they are and slip ping a way.
’Cause he works all day and lies a wake at night.
He tells them things will get bet ter, it ’ll Looks like he’s lit tle more time.
’Cause he worked and he built with his (G5)own two hands, and he poured all he had in a cas (G5)tle made with sand, but the wind and the rain are com ing crash ing in; time will tell just how long
his king dom stands,
his king dom stands.
his king dom stands.
He used to say, “Who ev er dies
with the most toys wins,”
but if he los es his soul,
what has he gained in the end?
I’ll take a shack on a rock
o ver a cas tle in the sand.
Now he works all (D)day and cries a lone at night.
his king dom stands,
his (A5)king dom stands.
All they real ly want ed was you.
All they real ly want ed was you.
All they real ly want ed was you.
American Dream — Simple Sheet Music
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"American Dream" 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 D, 90 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “American Dream”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "American Dream"?
- 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 "American Dream" by Casting Crowns played in?
- American Dream is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "American Dream"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "American Dream" 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 "American Dream"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "American Dream"?
- "American Dream" was originally performed by Casting Crowns. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "American Dream"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Apow, Bm, Bpow, D, Dpow, Epow, Gmaj7, Gpow, +1 more.
- What other songs by Casting Crowns can I play here?
- Try "Who Am I", "VOICE OF TRUTH", "WHAT IF HIS PEOPLE PRAYED". 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 "American Dream". Key of D, 90 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.