Daydream Believer

by The Monkees
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Lyrics

(CN.C.)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)six o’ clock a (Dm)larm would nev er (G7)ring.

But it (F)shav ing (Dm)ra zor’s (Gm7)cold (C7)and it (F)stings.

(Bb)Cheer up, (C7)sleep y (Am)Jean.

(Bb)Oh, what (C7)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 thought of (Gm)end with out (Am)dol lar one to (Bb)spend.

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

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

(Bb)Cheer up, (C7)sleep y (Am)Jean.

(Bb)Oh, what (C7)can it (Dm)mean (Bb)to a day dream be (Bb)liev er and a home com ing (G7)queen.

Daydream Believer β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Daydream Believer" by The Monkees: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F, 120 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About β€œDaydream 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?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
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 chords are used in "Daydream Believer"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am, Bb, C, C7, Dm, F, G7, Gm, +1 more.
What other songs by The Monkees can I play here?
Try "PLEASANT VALLEY SUNDAY", "THEME FROM "THE MONKEES"", "I'M A BELIEVER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Daydream Believer" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Daydream Believer" by The Monkees. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does β€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Daydream Believer" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Daydream Believer" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.