Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)

by Roy Orbison
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Lyrics

(A7)Sweet

dream

ba by.

Sweet dream

ba by.

Sweet dream

ba by,

how long must I (D)dream?

Dream ba by got me dream in’ sweet dreams the whole day through.

Dream ba by got me dream in’ sweet dreams night time too.

I love you and I’m dream in’ of you.

That won’t do.

Dream ba by, make me stop my dream in’.

You can make my dreams come (D)true.

(A7)Sweet

dream

ba by.

Sweet

dream

ba by.

(D7)Sweet

dream

ba by,

how long must I (D)dream?

Dream ba by got me dream in’ sweet dreams the whole day through.

Dream ba by got me dream in’ sweet dreams night time too.

I love you and I’m dream in’ of you.

That won’t do.

Dream ba by, make me stop my dream in’.

You can make my dreams come (D)true.

(A7)Sweet

dream

ba by.

Sweet

dream

ba by.

(D7)Sweet

dream

ba by,

how long must I (D)dream?

(D)dream?

(D7)dream?

Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream) — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 168 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)”

Where are the chord symbols for "Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)" is in D.
What key is "Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)" by Roy Orbison played in?
Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream) 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 "Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)"?
The arrangement plays at 168 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)"?
"Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)" was originally performed by Roy Orbison. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Roy Orbison can I play here?
Try "OH, PRETTY WOMAN", "Oh, Pretty Woman", "YOU GOT IT". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)" is in the key of D at 168 BPM.
What chords are in "Dream Baby (How Long Must I Dream)"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.