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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Dream Lover" by Bobby Darin: 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, 120 BPM.
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.
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About “Dream Lover”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Dream Lover" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Dream Lover" by Bobby Darin. 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 Lover" 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 Lover" 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.