I Have A Dream

by ABBA
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Lyrics

I have a (G7)dream,

a song to (C)sing

to help me (G7)cope

with an y (C)thing.

If you see the (G7)won der

of a fair y (C)tale,

you can take the (G7)fu ture

e ven if you (C)fail.

I be lieve in (G7)an gels,

some thing good in (F)ev ’ry thing I (C)see, I be lieve in (G7)an gels.

When I know the (F)time is right for (C)me, I’ll cross the (G7)stream,

I have a (C)dream.

I have a (G7)dream,

a fan ta (C)sy,

to help me (G7)through

re al i (C)ty.

And my des ti (G7)na tion

makes it worth the (C)while,

push ing through the (G7)dark ness

still an oth er (C)mile.

I be lieve

in (G7)an gels,

some thing good in (F)ev ’ry thing I (C)see, I be lieve in (G7)an gels.

When I know the (F)time is right for (C)me, I’ll cross the (G7)stream,

I have a (C)dream,

I’ll cross the (G7)stream,

I have a (Csus)dream.

I be lieve

in (G7)an gels,

some thing good in (F)ev ’ry thing I (C)see, I be lieve in (G7)an gels.

When I know the (F)time is right for (C)me, I’ll cross the (G7)stream,

I have a (C)dream,

I’ll cross the (G7)stream,

I have a (Csus)dream, na na na na...

I Have A Dream — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "I Have A Dream" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 116 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “I Have A Dream”

Can I play "I Have A Dream" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "I Have A Dream" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "I Have A Dream" by ABBA played in?
I Have A Dream is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Have A Dream"?
The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Have 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 Have A Dream"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Have A Dream"?
"I Have A Dream" was originally performed by ABBA. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by ABBA can I play here?
Try "MONEY, MONEY, MONEY", "DOES YOUR MOTHER KNOW", "THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "I Have A Dream"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "I Have A Dream" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "I Have A Dream"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "I Have A Dream" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.