(G)Darn that (Eb7)dream I (Am7)dream each (B7)night, you (Em)say you (C)love me and you (B)hold me (E7)tight,
(Cmaj7)but when (F7)I a wake you’re (Bm7)out of (Bbdim)sight, oh (Am7)darn
(Ab7)that
(G)dream.
(G)Darn your (Eb7)lips and (Am7)darn your (B7)eyes, they (Em)lift me (C)high a bove the (B)moon lit (E7)skies,
(Cmaj7)then I (F7)tum ble out of (Bm7)Par a (Bbdim)dise, oh (Am7)darn
(Ab7)that
(Bb7)dream.
Darn that (Cm)one track (Fm7)mind of mine,
it can’t (Eb)un der (B7)stand that (Fm7)you don’t care
just to (Cm)change the (Gm)mood I’m (Gm7)in, (Gm6)I’d (Am7)wel come a (D7)nice old (Eb9)night
(D9)mare.
(G)Darn that (Eb7)dream and (Am7)bless it (B7)too, with (Em)out that (C)dream, I nev er (B)would have (E7)you.
(Cmaj7)But it (F7)haunts me and it (Bm7)won’t come (Bbdim)true, oh (Am7)darn
(Ab7)that
(G)dream.
Darn That Dream by Jimmy Van Heusen
Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 88 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Darn That Dream”
- What key is "Darn That Dream" in?
- "Darn That Dream" by Jimmy Van Heusen is in the key of G with a tempo of 88 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Darn That Dream" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Darn That Dream" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "Darn That Dream" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Jimmy Van Heusen can I play here?
- Try "Like Someone In Love", "Moonlight Becomes You". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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