Other arrangements of Dream A Little Dream
Pick a learning view.
Stars (Ebdim)shin ing bright a (Ab)bove you,
night breez es (G)seem to (A)whis per “I love you.”
Birds sing ing in the (Fm)sy ca more tree,
(C)“Dream a lit tle (Ab)dream of me.”
Say (Ebdim)“Night ie night” and (Ab)kiss me,
just (G)hold me tight and (A)tell me you’ll miss me,
while I’m a lone and (Fm)blue as can be
(C)dream a lit tle (Ab7)dream (G7)of me.
Stars (F#m)fad ing but (Bm)I lin ger (E)on, dear,
still (F#m)crav ing your (Bm)kiss.
I’m (F#m)long ing to (Bm)lin ger till dawn dear,
just (F#m)say ing (Ab)this.
Sweet (Ebdim)dreams till sun beams (Ab)find you,
sweet dreams that (G)leave all (A)wor ries be hind you,
but in your dreams what (Fm)ev er they be,
(C)dream a lit tle (Ab)dream (G)of me.
Dream A Little Dream — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Dream A Little Dream" 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 C, 96 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Dream A Little Dream”
- Can I play "Dream A Little Dream" 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 "Dream A Little Dream" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Dream A Little Dream" by The Mamas & The Papas played in?
- Dream A Little 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 A Little Dream"?
- The arrangement plays at 96 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Dream A Little Dream" 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 "Dream A Little Dream"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Dream A Little Dream"?
- "Dream A Little Dream" was originally performed by The Mamas & The Papas. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Dream A Little Dream"?
- This arrangement uses 14 chords: A, Ab, Ab7, Bm, C, Dm, E, E7, +6 more.
- What other songs by The Mamas & The Papas can I play here?
- Try "WORDS OF LOVE", "MONDAY, MONDAY", "California Dreamin'". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Dream A Little Dream"?
- 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. "Dream A Little Dream" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Dream A Little Dream"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Dream A Little Dream" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.