Dream Lover

by Bobby Darin
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Lyrics

Ev ’ry night I hope and pray

a dream lov er will come my way,

a girl to hold in my arms

and know the mag ic of her charms.

Be cause I (C)want

a (G7)girl

to (C)call

my (F)own.

I want a (C)dream (Am)lov er so (Dm7)I don’t have to (G7sus)dream (G7)a lone.

Dream lov er, where are you,

I’ll to sleep and oh, so true,

and a hand that I can hold

to feel you near when I grow old?

Be cause I (C)want

a (G7)girl

to (C)call

my (F)own,

I want a (C)dream (Am)lov er so (Dm7)I don’t have to (G7sus)dream (G7)a lone.

Some day, I (F7)don’t know how,

I hope you’ll hear my plea.

Some way, I don’t know how,

she’ll bring her love to me.

Dream Lover — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Dream Lover" 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, 120 BPM.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with a walking bass line in your left hand — that steady, note-by-note movement between chord roots gives the tune its breezy swing at 120 BPM, so start hands-separate and get that left hand flowing smoothly before adding the right.

You've got eight chords here, but the tricky ones are the passing sevenths: watch the moves into C7 and F7 especially, since they pop up briefly before resolving and your fingers need to be ready a beat early.

Practice the C→C7→F→F7 turnaround in a slow loop until it feels automatic.

The D7→G7 transition can also catch beginners off guard — keep your hand relaxed and pivot from your thumb.

Once it clicks, you'll notice these dominant-seventh shapes showing up everywhere in pop music, so this song is genuinely worth the repetition.

About “Dream Lover

Can I play "Dream Lover" 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 Lover" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Dream Lover" by Bobby Darin played in?
Dream Lover 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 Lover"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Dream Lover" 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 Lover"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Dream Lover"?
"Dream Lover" was originally performed by Bobby Darin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Dream Lover"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am, C, C7, D7, Dm7, F, F7, G7.
What other songs by Bobby Darin can I play here?
Try "EIGHTEEN YELLOW ROSES", "ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS", "THINGS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Dream Lover"?
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 Lover" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Dream Lover"?
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 Lover" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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