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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Daydream Believer" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Daydream Believer"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Daydream Believer". Key of F, 120 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.