(A)While in these (D)days
of qui et des per (F#m)a tion,
and as I (Bm)wan der through the (Bm7)world in which I (E)live.
then I search (G)ev ’ry where for (A)some new in spi (Bm)ra tion,
but it’s (E)more than cold re (E)al i ty can (Em7)give.
(A7)So If I (D)need
a cause for cel e (F#m)bra tion,
and or a (Bm)com fort I can (Bm7)use to ease my (E)mind,
And I re (A)ly on my im ag i (Bm)na tion
will and I (E)dream of an i (E)mag i nar y (A9sus)time.
Whoa,
now I (A9sus)know that (D)ev ’ry bod y (F#m7)has a (G)dream,
(D)ev ’ry bod y (F#m7)has a (G)dream,
(D)ev ’ry bod y (F#m7)has a (G)dream.
(F#m)This is my (Bm)dream,
(G)my
(F#m)own
just to (Bm)be
(G)at
(F#m)home
and to (Bm)be
(G)all a (F#m)lone
with a (Em7)you.
If I be (D)lieve
in all the words I’m (F#m)say ing
and if a (Bm)word from you can (Bm7)bring a bet ter (E)day,
then all I (G)have ’ry are these (A)games that I’ve been (Bm)play ing
but to (E)keep my hope from (E)crum i bling a (Em7)way.
(A7)So let me (D)lie,
and let me go on (F#m)sleep ing,
and I will (Bm)lose my self in (Bm7)pal ac es of (E)sand.
And all the (A)fan that I im have been (Bm)keep ing
will make the (E)emp ty hours i (E)eas i er to (A9sus)stand.
Whoa,
now I (A9sus)know that (D)ev ’ry bod y (F#m7)has a (G)dream,
(D)ev ’ry bod y (F#m7)has a (G)dream,
(D)ev ’ry bod y (F#m7)has a (G)dream.
(F#m)This is my (Bm)dream,
(G)my
(F#m)own
just to (Bm)be
(G)at
(F#m)home
and to (Bm)be
(G)all a (F#m)lone
All a (Em7)you.
If I be (Em7)lone with you.
Everybody Has A Dream by Billy Joel
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 60 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “Everybody Has A Dream”
- What key is "Everybody Has A Dream" in?
- "Everybody Has A Dream" by Billy Joel is in the key of D with a tempo of 60 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Everybody Has A Dream" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Everybody Has A Dream" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Everybody Has A Dream"?
- This arrangement of "Everybody Has A Dream" uses 15 chords: A, A7, A9, Bm, Bm7, D, D7, E, +7 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Everybody Has A Dream" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Billy Joel can I play here?
- Try "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT", "EVERYBODY HAS A DREAM", "CAPTAIN JACK". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.


