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All work, no play may have made Jack a dull (F5)boy, but all work, no God has left Jack with a lost (F5)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 this time, son.
is I’ve no time to (F5)waste.
more and May be to mor row I’ll have ’ry time to play.” (F5)day.
And dy, then he slips in to game?” his new B M Dou ble U and drives far ther and far ther they and far ther a way.
’Cause he works all (Bb5)day and tries to sleep at night.
(F)He He says things will get y bet ter, it ’ll take a bet ter in time.
So he works and he builds with his (Bb5)own two hands, and he pours all he has in a cas (Bb5)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 (F5)stands,
his king dom stands.
His A “Not this time, dream is be gin ning to (F5)seem more and more like a night mare with have ’ry pass to ing (F5)day.
And dy, can you come to my game?” “Oh, Ba by, please don’t work late.” An oth er ed week end, and they are slip ping a way.
’Cause he works all (Bb5)day and lies a wake at night.
(F)He tells them things will get y bet ter, it ’ll just like he’s lit tle more time.
’Cause he worked and he built with his (Bb5)own two hands, and he poured all he had in a cas (Bb5)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 (F5)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 (G5)sand.
Now he works (F)all (Bb5)day and cries a lone at night.
Time will tell just how long his king dom (F5)stands,
his (C5)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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"American Dream" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of F, 112 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 “American Dream”
- Where are the chord symbols for "American Dream" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "American Dream" is in F.
- What key is "American Dream" by Casting Crowns played in?
- American Dream 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 "American Dream"?
- The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "American Dream" 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 "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 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.
- Does "American Dream" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "American Dream" is in the key of F at 112 BPM.
- What chords are in "American Dream"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of F, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.


