Daydream Believer

by The Monkees
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Lyrics

Oh, I could (F)hide ’neath the (Gm)wings of the (Am)blue bird as she (Bb)sings;

the (F)six o clock a (Dm)larm would nev er (G7)ring.

But it (F)rings and I (Gm)rise, wipe the (Am)sleep out of my (Bb)eyes.

My (F)shav ing (Dm)raz or’s (Gm7)cold (C7)and it (F)stings.

(Bb)Cheer up, (C)sleep y (Am)Jean.

(Bb)Oh, what (C)can it (Dm)mean (Bb)to a day dream be (Bb)liev er and a home com ing (G7)queen.

(F)You once thought of (Gm)me as a (Am)white knight on a (Bb)steed.

(F)Now you know how (Dm)hap py I can (G7)be.

Oh, and our (F)good times start and (Gm)end with out (Am)dol lar one to (Bb)spend,

but (F)how much, (Dm)ba by, (Gm7)do we (C7)real ly (F)need?

Daydream Believer β€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Daydream Believer" in visual bar notation β€” see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of F, 120 BPM.

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

About β€œDaydream Believer”

Why does "Daydream Believer" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff β€” 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 "Daydream Believer".
What key is "Daydream Believer" by The Monkees played in?
Daydream Believer 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 "Daydream Believer"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Daydream Believer" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Daydream Believer"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Daydream Believer"?
"Daydream Believer" was originally performed by The Monkees. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by The Monkees can I play here?
Try "PLEASANT VALLEY SUNDAY", "THEME FROM "THE MONKEES"", "DAYDREAM BELIEVER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Daydream Believer"?
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 β€” much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Daydream Believer".
Can I see all the notes in "Daydream Believer"?
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 F at 120 BPM.