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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Dream Lover" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Dream Lover" 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 Lover" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Dream Lover" 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 Lover" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "Dream Lover"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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