Darn That Dream

by Jimmy Van Heusen
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Lyrics

(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

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 88 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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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.