Dream On

by Aerosmith
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Lyrics

Ev ’ry (Fm7)time that I (Fm6)look in the mir ror,

(Fm)all these (Fm7)lines on my (Fm6)face get tin’ clear er.

The past is gone;

(Fm)it went (Fm7)by

like dusk to dawn.

Is n’t that the way

(D)ev ’ry bod y’s got their dues in life to pay?

I know (Eb)no bod y knows (Db)where it comes and where it goes.

I know it’s (Eb)ev ’ry bod y’s sin; (Db)you got to lose to know

how to win.

Half my (Fm7)life’s

in (Fm6)books’ writ ten pag es,

lived and (Fm7)learned

from (Fm6)fools and from sag es.

You know it’s (Fm6)true,

all these (Fm7)things

come back to you.

Sing with me, (Eb)sing for the years, (Db)sing for the laugh ter ’n’ sing for the tears.

Sing with me if it’s (Eb)just for to day, (D)may be to mor row the (Dbmaj7)good Lord will take you a way.

Dream on,

dream on,

dream on, (Eb)dream your self a dream come (Fm)true.

Dream on, dream on, dream on and (Eb)dream un til your dream comes true.

Dream on, dream on, dream on, dream on.

Dream on, dream on, dream on, ah.

(Bbm)Ah.

Sing with me, (Eb)sing for the years, (Db)sing for the laugh ter ’n’ sing for the tears.

Sing with me if it’s (Eb)just for to day, (Db)may be to mor row the (Eb)good Lord will take you a way.

Sing with me, (Eb)sing for the years, (Db)sing for the laugh ter ’n’ sing for the tears.

Sing with me if it’s (Eb)just for to day, (Db)may be to mor row the (Eb)good Lord will take you a way.

(D)may be to mor row the (Db)good Lord will take you a (Bbm)way.

Dream On — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Dream On" by Aerosmith in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of Db. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 75 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Dream On

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Dream On"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature Db. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Dream On" by Aerosmith played in?
Dream On is arranged in the key of Db on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Dream On"?
The arrangement plays at 75 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Dream On" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Dream On"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Dream On"?
"Dream On" was originally performed by Aerosmith. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Dream On"?
This arrangement uses 17 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbm, Bbm6, C, C7, Cm, D7, +9 more.
What other songs by Aerosmith can I play here?
Try "WHAT IT TAKES", "DREAM ON", "LOVE IN AN ELEVATOR". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Dream On" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature Db, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 75 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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