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I have a (F7)dream,
a song to (Bb)sing
to help me (F7)cope
with an y (Bb)thing.
If you see the (F7)won der
of a fair y (Bb)tale,
you can take the (F7)fu ture
e ven if you (Bb)fail.
I be lieve in (F7)an gels,
some thing good in (Eb)ev ’ry thing I (Bb)see.
I be lieve in (F7)an gels,
when I know the (Eb)time is right for (Bb)me, I’ll cross the (F7)stream,
I have a (Bb)dream.
I have a (F7)dream,
a fan ta (Bb)sy,
to help me (F7)through
re al i (Bb)ty.
And my des ti (F7)na tion
makes it worth the (Bb)while,
push ing through the (F7)dark ness
still an oth er (Bb)mile.
I be lieve
in (F7)an gels,
some thing good in (Eb)ev ’ry thing I (Bb)see.
I be lieve in (F7)an gels,
when I know the (Eb)time is right for (Bb)me, I’ll cross the (F7)stream,
I have a (Bb)dream.
I’ll cross the (F7)stream,
I have a (Bbsus)dream.
I have a
I be lieve
in (F7)an gels,
some thing good in (Eb)ev ’ry thing I (Bb)see.
I be lieve in (F7)an gels,
when I know the (Eb)time is right for (Bb)me, I’ll cross the (F7)stream,
I have a (Bb)dream.
I’ll cross the (F7)stream,
I have a (Bbsus)dream.
Na na na na na na na (Bb)na na na na na na na na na na na na (F7)na, na na na na (Bb)na.
Na na na na na na na (Bb)na na na na na na na na na na na na (F7)na, na na na na na, na na na na, (Bb)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 Eb, 124 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with the key of E♭ major, where your left hand will settle into steady root-fifth and root-octave patterns across B♭, E♭, A♭, and F minor — shapes that sit naturally under your fingers once you commit the three flats to muscle memory.
At 124 BPM the tempo is moderate, but the right hand melody uses longer, lyrical phrases that need smooth legato, so focus on connecting notes cleanly rather than rushing to keep up with the beat.
I'd suggest learning hands separately first: get your left-hand chord changes automatic before adding the melody on top.
The trickiest spot for most students is the transition from the verse into the chorus, where the chord rhythm shifts slightly and your left hand needs to move quickly between A♭ and B♭ — loop just those two bars at half speed until they feel effortless.
Use the sustain pedal lightly, changing it with each new chord to keep things warm but not muddy.
This is the piece that'll really solidify your comfort playing in a flat key, which opens up a huge amount of pop repertoire down the road.
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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 Eb 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 124 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Have A Dream" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 simplified for beginners.
- 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.