Everybody Has A Dream

by Billy Joel
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Lyrics

(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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Everybody Has A Dream" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 60 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Everybody Has A Dream”

Where are the chord symbols for "Everybody Has A Dream" 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. "Everybody Has A Dream" is in D.
What key is "Everybody Has A Dream" by Billy Joel played in?
Everybody Has A Dream 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 "Everybody Has A Dream"?
The arrangement plays at 60 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Everybody Has A Dream" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Everybody Has A Dream"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Everybody Has A Dream"?
"Everybody Has A Dream" was originally performed by Billy Joel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Everybody Has A Dream"?
This arrangement uses 15 chords: A, A7, A9, Bm, Bm7, D, D7, E, +7 more.
What other songs by Billy Joel can I play here?
Try "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT", "EVERYBODY HAS A DREAM", "CAPTAIN JACK". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Everybody Has A Dream" 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. "Everybody Has A Dream" is in the key of D at 60 BPM.
What chords are in "Everybody Has A Dream"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.