Darn That Dream

by Jimmy Van Heusen
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(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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Darn That Dream" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 88 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Darn That Dream

Why does "Darn That Dream" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Darn That Dream".
What key is "Darn That Dream" by Jimmy Van Heusen played in?
Darn That Dream is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Darn That Dream"?
The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Darn That 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 "Darn That Dream"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Darn That Dream"?
"Darn That Dream" was originally performed by Jimmy Van Heusen. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Jimmy Van Heusen can I play here?
Try "Like Someone In Love", "Moonlight Becomes You". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Darn That Dream"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Darn That Dream".
Can I see all the notes in "Darn That Dream"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 88 BPM.

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