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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "I Have A Dream" by ABBA in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "I Have A Dream" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "I Have A Dream" with hands-separate practice in C at 116 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "I Have A Dream"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "I Have A Dream" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "I Have A Dream"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "I Have A Dream" is in the key of C at 116 BPM.