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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Dream A Little Dream" by The Mamas & The Papas: 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, 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Dream A Little Dream" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Dream A Little Dream" by The Mamas & The Papas. 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 A Little 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 A Little 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.