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And Oh, my (A)life
is chang ing ev ’ry it day
in ev ’ry pos si ble way.
And oh, my (A)dreams,
it’s nev er quite as ig seems,
im nev er quite as it seems.
I know I’ve felt like this be fore, but now I’m feel ing it e ven more
be cause it came from you.
And then I o pen up and see the per son fall ing it here is me,
a dif f’rent way to be.
(G)Ah,
la da (Csus2)ah,
la da ya,
la la (Csus2)ah,
la.
A to tal ly a maz ing mind, so un der stand ing and so kind;
you’re ev ’ry thing to me.
And Oh, my (A)life
is chang ing ev ’ry it day
in ev ’ry pos si ble way.
And oh, my (A)dreams,
it’s nev er quite as it seems,
’cause ev ’ry pos si ble way.
you’re a dream to me, dream to me.
Ah,
(A)da,
da da da, (B7)da,
la.
Ah,
(A)da,
da da da, (B7)da,
la.
Dreams — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Dreams" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of E, 126 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with a pedal bass pattern — your left hand will anchor on steady bass notes while your right hand floats through the chord changes above, which is exactly what gives the song its dreamy, peaceful feel.
Start hands-separate at around 90 BPM so you can really lock in that left-hand pulse before layering the right hand on top.
Pay close attention to the shift between B7 and the C and Csus2 shapes — those chromatic moves sit outside the key of E and can trip you up if you're not anticipating the hand position change.
The Amaj7 voicing is a nice stretch too; keep your fingers close to the keys so you're not lunging.
Once both hands feel natural, bring it up to 126 BPM gradually.
This is the kind of piece that trains you to keep one hand on autopilot while the other stays expressive — a skill you'll use constantly from here on out.
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About “Dreams”
- Why does "Dreams" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Dreams".
- What key is "Dreams" by The Cranberries played in?
- Dreams is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Dreams"?
- The arrangement plays at 126 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Dreams" 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 "Dreams"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Dreams"?
- "Dreams" was originally performed by The Cranberries. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Dreams"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, Amaj7, B, B7, C, Csus2, E, G.
- What other songs by The Cranberries can I play here?
- Try "LINGER", "ZOMBIE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Dreams"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Dreams".
- Can I see all the notes in "Dreams"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of E at 126 BPM.
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