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I dreamed a (F)dream in days gone (Dm)by
when hope was (Bb)high and life worth (Gm7)liv ing.
I dreamed that (F)love would nev er (Dm)die.
I dreamed that (Bb)God would be for (Gm)giv ing.
Then I was (F)young and un a (Dm)fraid
and dreams were (Bb)made and used and (C7)wast ed.
There was no (F)ran som to be (Dm)paid,
no song un (Bb)sung, no wine un (Gm)tast ed.
But the ti gers come at (Gm)night,
with their voic es soft as (G)thun der,
as they (C)tear your hope a (Fm)part,
as they turn your dream to (F)shame.
He slept a (F)sum mer by my (Dm)side.
He filled my (Bb)days with end less (C7)won der.
He took my (F)child hood in his (Dm)stride.
But he was (C)gone when au tumn (F)came.
And still I (G)dreamed he’d come to (Em)me,
that we would (C)live the years to (D7)geth er.
But there are (G)dreams that can not (Em)be,
and there are (C)storms we can not (D7)weath er.
I had a (G)dream my life would (C)be
so dif f’rent (D7)from this hell I’m (G)liv ing, so dif f’rent (G)now from what it (Em7)seemed.
Now life has (D)killed the dream I (G)dreamed.
I Dreamed A Dream — Piano Lead Sheet
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"I Dreamed 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 F, 80 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “I Dreamed A Dream”
- Where are the chord symbols for "I Dreamed 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. "I Dreamed A Dream" is in F.
- What key is "I Dreamed A Dream" by Claude-Michel Schonberg played in?
- I Dreamed A Dream is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Dreamed A Dream"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Dreamed 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 "I Dreamed A Dream"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Dreamed A Dream"?
- "I Dreamed A Dream" was originally performed by Claude-Michel Schonberg. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "I Dreamed 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. "I Dreamed A Dream" is in the key of F at 80 BPM.
- What chords are in "I Dreamed A Dream"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of F, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.