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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 love would nev er (Dm7)die.
I dreamed that God would be for (Gm7)giv ing.
Then I was (F)young and un a (Dm)fraid
and dreams were (Bb)made and used and (Gm7)wast ed.
There was no ran som to be (Dm7)paid,
no song un sung, no wine un (Gm7)tast ed.
But the (D)ti gers come at (Gm)night
with their voic es soft as (G)thun der,
as they 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 (Gm)won der.
He took my child hood in his (Dm7)stride.
But he was gone when au tumn (C)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 (Em7)be,
and there are (C)storms we can not (D)weath er.
I had a (G)dream my life would (C)be
so dif f’rent from this hell I’m (G)liv ing, so dif f’rent (G)now from what it (Em7)seemed.
Now life has killed the dream I (G)dreamed.
I Dreamed A Dream — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "I Dreamed A Dream" by Claude-Michel Schonberg: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 120 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “I Dreamed A Dream”
- What key is "I Dreamed A Dream" by Claude-Michel Schonberg played in?
- I Dreamed A Dream is arranged in the key of Bb 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 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Dreamed A Dream" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "I Dreamed A Dream" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Dreamed A Dream" by Claude-Michel Schonberg. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "I Dreamed A Dream" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "I Dreamed A Dream" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.