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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Daydream Believer" 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 F, 120 BPM.

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

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About “Daydream Believer”

Can I play "Daydream Believer" 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 "Daydream Believer" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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 — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Daydream Believer"?
Yes — 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.
Can a complete beginner play "Daydream Believer"?
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. "Daydream Believer" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Daydream Believer"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Daydream Believer" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.