What key is "Dream A Little Dream Of Me" in?

"Dream A Little Dream Of Me" by Louis Armstrong is in the key of G with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Dream A Little Dream Of Me" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Dream A Little Dream Of Me" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Dream A Little Dream Of Me"?

This arrangement of "Dream A Little Dream Of Me" uses 16 chords: A9, Am, Am7, B, Bb7, Bbdim7, Bm7, C6, +8 more.

How long does it take to learn "Dream A Little Dream Of Me" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Louis Armstrong can I play here?

Try "BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE", "JUST A GIGOLO", "We Have All The Time In The World". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(G)Stars shin ing bright a (Eb7)bove (D7)you, (G)night breez es seem to (E7)whis per, “I (B)love (E7)you,” (Am)birds (Am7)sing ing in the (A)syc a more tree, (G)dream a lit tle (A9)dream of (D7)me.

(G)Say “night ie night” and (Eb7)kiss (D7)me.

(G)Just hold me tight and (E7)tell me you’ll (B)miss (E7)me.

(Am)While (Am7)I’m a lone and (A)blue as can be, (G)dream a lit tle (Cm7)dream (D7)of (G)me.

(Eb)Stars (Eb6)fad ing, but (Bb7)I lin ger on, dear, (Eb)still (Eb6)crav ing your (Bb7)kiss;

(Eb)I’m (Eb6)long ing to (Bb7)lin ger till dawn, dear, (Eb)just say ing (D7)this:

(G)Sweet dreams till sun beams (Eb7)find (D7)you, (G)sweet dreams that leave all (E7)wor ries be (B)hind (E7)you, (Am)but (Am7)in your dreams what (A)ev er they be, (G)dream a lit tle (Cm7)dream (D7)of (G)me.

(G)Say “night ie night” and (Eb7)kiss (D7)me.

(G)Just hold me tight and (E7)tell me you’ll (B)miss (E7)me.

(Am)While (Am7)I’m a lone and (A)blue as can be, (G)dream a lit tle (Cm7)dream (D7)of (G)me.

(Eb)Stars (Eb6)fad ing, but (Bb7)I lin ger on, dear, (Eb)still (Eb6)crav ing your (Bb7)kiss;

(Eb)I’m (Eb6)long ing to (Bb7)lin ger till dawn, dear, (Eb)just say ing (D7)this:

(G)me.

Dream A Little Dream Of Me by Louis Armstrong

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Dream A Little Dream Of Me”

What key is "Dream A Little Dream Of Me" in?: "Dream A Little Dream Of Me" by Louis Armstrong is in the key of G with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Dream A Little Dream Of Me" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Dream A Little Dream Of Me" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Dream A Little Dream Of Me"?: This arrangement of "Dream A Little Dream Of Me" uses 16 chords: A9, Am, Am7, B, Bb7, Bbdim7, Bm7, C6, +8 more.
How long does it take to learn "Dream A Little Dream Of Me" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Louis Armstrong can I play here?: Try "BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE", "JUST A GIGOLO", "We Have All The Time In The World". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.