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(D)When
I met you in the (G)res tau rant,
(D)you
could tell I was no (G)deb u tante.
I Reel
You asked me, “What’s my (A)pleas i ure, a (A7)mov ie or a (Bm)meas at ure?” I’ll have a cup of tea
and (A)tell you of my (D)dream ing.
(G)Dream ing is free.
(D)Dream ing.
(G)Dream ing is free.
(D)I
don’t want to live on (G)char i ty;
(D)pleas
ure’s real or is it (G)fan ta sy?
I mag
to reel is liv ing (A)rar y ty.
a (A7)Peo ple stop and (Bm)stare and me, I’ll we just walk on by;
and (A)we just keep on (D)dream ing.
(G)Dream ing is free.
(D)Dream ing.
(G)Dream ing is free.
(D)dream ing.
Feet, feet walk in’ a a two le mile.
Meet, meet meet me at the turn dle stile.
I (D)nev er met him,
I’ll (A)nev er for get him.
Dream, dream e ven for a lit le while.
Dream, dream fill ing up an i dle hour; I (D)fade a way, him,
I’ll (A)nev er for get him.
(A)ra di ate.
(D)dream ing.
(G)Dream ing is free,
(D)dream ing.
(G)Dream ing is free,
Dreaming — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Dreaming" by Blondie in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of D. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Dreaming”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Dreaming"?
- 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 D. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- What key is "Dreaming" by Blondie played in?
- Dreaming is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Dreaming"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Dreaming" 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 "Dreaming"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Dreaming"?
- "Dreaming" was originally performed by Blondie. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Dreaming"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, A7, Bm, D, G.
- What other songs by Blondie can I play here?
- Try "HEART OF GLASS", "CALL ME", "SUNDAY GIRL". 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 — "Dreaming" 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 D, 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 120 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.