Dream On

by Aerosmith
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Lyrics

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

all these (Cm)lines on my (Fm6)face get ting clear er.

The past is gone;

(Fm)it went (Cm)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 (Cm)life’s in (Fm6)books’ writ ten pag es,

lived and (Cm)learned from (Fm6)fools and from sag es.

You know it’s (Fm6)true,

all these (Cm)things

come back to you.

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

Sing with me, (Eb)sing for the years, (Db)sing for the laugh ter, 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, (Eb5)dream your self a dream come (F5)true.

Dream on, dream on, dream on and (Eb5)dream un til your dream comes true.

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

Dream on, dream on, dream on, ah.

(Gdim)Ah.

Sing with me, (Eb)sing for the years, (Db)sing for the laugh ter, 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, 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 (Dbmaj7)good Lord will take you a way.

Dream On — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Dream On" by Aerosmith: 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 Ab, 80 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Dream On”

What key is "Dream On" by Aerosmith played in?
Dream On is arranged in the key of Ab 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 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Dream On" 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 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 30 chords: Abpow, Bb, Bb6, Bb9, Bbm6, Bbpow, C, C7, +22 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 there a karaoke version of "Dream On" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Dream On" by Aerosmith. 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 On" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Ab, 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 On" 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.