I Dreamed A Dream

by Claude-Michel Schonberg
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Lyrics

I dreamed a dream in times gone by

when hope was high and life worth liv ing.

I dreamed that love would nev er die.

I dreamed that God would be for giv ing.

Then I was young and un a fraid

and dreams were made and used and wast ed.

There was no ran som to be paid,

no song un sung, no wine un giv ing.

tast ed.

But the ti gers came at night

with their voic es soft as thun der

as they tear your hope a part,

as they turn your dream to shame.

He slept a sum mer by my side.

He filled my days with end less won der.

He took my child hood in his stride,

but he was gone when au tumn came.

And still I dream he’ll come to me,

that we would live the years to geth er.

But these are dreams that could not be,

and there are storms that can not weath er.

I had a dream my life would be

so diff ’rent from this hell I’m liv ing diff ’rent now from what it seemed.

Now life has killed the dream I dreamed.

I Dreamed A Dream by Claude-Michel Schonberg

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 80 BPM. Difficulty: advanced. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “I Dreamed A Dream”

What key is "I Dreamed A Dream" in?
"I Dreamed A Dream" by Claude-Michel Schonberg is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: advanced.
Is "I Dreamed A Dream" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated advanced. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "I Dreamed 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.
How long does it take to learn "I Dreamed A Dream" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Claude-Michel Schonberg can I play here?
Try "A Heart Full Of Love", "A Little Fall Of Rain", "At The End Of The Day". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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