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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Dreams" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Dreams" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Dreams" is in E.
- 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.
- Does "Dreams" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Dreams" is in the key of E at 126 BPM.
- What chords are in "Dreams"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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