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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Dreams" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”
- Can I play "Dreams" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Dreams" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Dreams"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Dreams" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Dreams"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Dreams" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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