Dream

by Imagine Dragons
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Lyrics

In the dark,

and I’m right on the mid dle mark;

I’m just in the tier of ev ’ry thing that rides be low the sur face.

And I watch

from a dis tance, sev en teen,

oh, the short of the oth ers’ dreams of be ing gol den and on top.

and It’s not

what you paint ed in my head;

they there’s so much there in stead of all the col ors that I saw.

We (C#m)all

are liv ing in a (E)dream,

but life ain’t what it (Amaj7)seems.

Oh, ev ’ry thing’s a mess.

And all

the sor rows I have (E)seen,

they lead me to be (Amaj7)lieve

that ev ’ry thing’s a mess.

But (C#m)I wan na dream,

I wan na dream;

leave me to dream.

In the eyes

of a teen age, crys tal lized,

oh, the pret ti the est of lights that hang the hall ways of the home;

and the cries

from the stran gers out at night,

they don’t keep us up at night; we have the cur tains drawn and closed.

We (C#m)all

are liv ing in a (E)dream,

but life ain’t what it (Amaj7)seems.

Oh, ev ’ry thing’s a mess.

And all

the sor rows I have (E)seen,

they lead me to be (Amaj7)lieve

that ev ’ry thing’s a mess.

But (C#m)I wan na dream,

I wan na dream;

leave me to dream.

In the eyes

(C#m)(Ooh,

(E)ooh,

oh,

(C#m)oh.)

I know all your rea sons to keep me from see ing (Amaj7)ev ’ry thing is ac tual ly a mess.

But now I am leav ing, out of this world re treat ing.

(Amaj9)Ev ’ry thing is ac tual ly a mess.

We

I wan na dream,

I wan na dream;

leave me to dream.

Dream — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Dream" by Imagine Dragons: 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 C#, 72 BPM.

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

About “Dream”

What key is "Dream" by Imagine Dragons played in?
Dream is arranged in the key of C# on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Dream"?
The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Dream" 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 "Dream"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Dream"?
"Dream" was originally performed by Imagine Dragons. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Dream"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, Amaj7, Amaj9, B, C#m, C#m7, C#min, C#sus4, +2 more.
What other songs by Imagine Dragons can I play here?
Try "ON TOP OF THE WORLD", "BIRDS", "AMSTERDAM". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Dream" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Dream" by Imagine Dragons. 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 — 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 "Dream" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C#, 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) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Dream" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — 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.