(A7)While in these (D)days
of qui et des per (F#m)a tion,
as I (Bm)wan der through the world in which I (E)live,
I search (G)ev ’ry where for (A)some new in spir (Bm)a tion,
but it’s (E)more than cold re (E9)al i ty can give.
If (A)I (D)need
a cause for cel e (F#m)bra tion,
or a (Bm)com fort I can (D)use to ease my (E)mind,
I re (G)ly
on (A)my im ag i (Bm)na tion,
and I (E)dream of an im (E9)ag i nar y time,
Oh,
and 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,
and (F#m7)this (CN.C.)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#m7)lone
with (Em7)you.
(A)If (G)I (A)be (D)lieve
in all the words I’m (F#m)say ing,
and if a (Bm)word from you can bring a bet ter (E7)day.
And all I (G)have are these games that I’ve been play ing
to (E9)keep my hope from (E7)crum bl in’ a way.
So (Bm)let (A)me (D)lie,
and let me go on (F#m7)sleep ing,
and I will (Bm)lose my self in (D)pal ac es of (E7)sand.
And all the fan ta sies that (A6)I will be (Bm)keep ing
will make the (E9)emp ty hours (E7)eas i er, (A9sus)eas i er
to stand.
And (A9sus)I know that (Em7)you.
Oh,
oh,
with (A9sus)you.
I
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.
(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.
(D)Ev ’ry bod y (F#m7)has
a (G)dream.
(D)Ev ’ry bod y (F#m7)has
a (G)dream.
Everybody Has A Dream — Simple Sheet Music
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"Everybody Has A Dream" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of D, 56 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Everybody Has A Dream”
- 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 56 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Everybody Has A Dream" 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 "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 21 chords: A, A6, A7, A9, Bm, Bm7, C, D, +13 more.
- What other songs by Billy Joel can I play here?
- Try "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT", "CAPTAIN JACK", "SHAMELESS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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