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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Darn That Dream" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 88 BPM.

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About “Darn That Dream”

Can I play "Darn That Dream" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Darn That Dream" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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"?
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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.
Can a complete beginner play "Darn That Dream"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Darn That Dream" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Darn That Dream"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Darn That Dream" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.