Daydreaming

by Paramore
Loading sheet music
Building your awesome sheet music
1
Play in Kid Mode

Other arrangements of Daydreaming

Pick a learning view.

Lyrics

(D)Liv ing in a cit (A)y

of (Gmaj7)sleep less peo ple who all

know the lim (A)its

and (Gmaj7)won’t go too far out

side

the lines.

’Cause they’re out

of

their minds.

I

want to get (F#m)out

and (G)build my own home on a street

where re a (F#m)li ty is (G)not much dif f’rent from dreams

I’ve

had.

A dream is all

I

have.

(D)Day dream ing, day dream ing (Gmaj7)all the time.

(D)Day dream ing, day dream ing in (Gmaj7)to the night.

(D)Day dream ing, day dream ing (Gmaj7)all the time.

(D)Day dream ing, day dream ing in (Gmaj7)to the night, and I’m al right.

(D)Creep past the (A)ho urs like the (Gmaj7)short er hand on the clock hang ing on (A)a wall of a (Gmaj7)school house some where.

We’re wait

ing for

the bell.

And we dream

of (A)some where else.

I’m al right.

It’s not that I won’t re mem ber (G)where I’m from.

Just don’t want to be here no (G)more.

It’s not e nough,

(A)oh.

We’re (D)on I’m ly na go.

(Bm)half a live.

(A)Oh.

We’re on Where the ly of the dream (Bm)half ers a live.

(A)Oh.

We’re (D)on ly Where the dream (Bm)half a live.

(A)Oh.

Oh.

(D)Day dream ing, day dream ing (Gmaj7)all the time.

(D)Day dream ing, day dream ing in (Gmaj7)to the night and I’m al right.

(D)Day dream ing, day dream ing (Gmaj7)all the time.

(D)Day dream ing, day dream ing in (Gmaj7)to the night, and I’m al right.

I’m al right.

I’m al right.

Daydreaming — Classic Piano Sheet Music

2 people have learned this song

Read "Daydreaming" by Paramore in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of D. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 150 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Daydreaming

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Daydreaming"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature D. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Daydreaming" by Paramore played in?
Daydreaming is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Daydreaming"?
The arrangement plays at 150 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Daydreaming" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Daydreaming"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Daydreaming"?
"Daydreaming" was originally performed by Paramore. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Daydreaming"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, Bm, D, Dmaj7, Dpow, F#m, G, Gmaj7, +1 more.
What other songs by Paramore can I play here?
Try "CRAZY GIRLS", "AIN'T IT FUN", "I CAUGHT MYSELF". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Daydreaming" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature D, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 150 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

More songs you might like