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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"I Dreamed 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I Dreamed A Dream"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "I Dreamed A Dream". Key of Bb, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.