I Have A Dream

by ABBA
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Lyrics

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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"I Have A Dream" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Eb, 124 BPM.

Teacher’s notes

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.

About “I Have A Dream”

Where are the chord symbols for "I Have A Dream" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "I Have A Dream" is in Eb.
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.
Does "I Have A Dream" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "I Have A Dream" is in the key of Eb at 124 BPM.
What chords are in "I Have A Dream"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Eb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.