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(Eb)There must be (Bb)lights
and burn in’ (Gm)bright er
(Eb)some where,
got to be (Bb)birds
(Dm)ise fly in’ (Gm)high er
in a (Eb6)sky
more (F7)blue.
If I can (Bb)dream
of a (Bb7)bet ter land
where (Eb)all my broth ers work (D7)hand er in (Gm)hand, tell (Gdim7)me (Bb)why,
oh, (Gm)why,
oh, (Eb)why
(Cm7)can’t my (Dm)dream
(Gm)come
(Cm7)true?
Oh, (Eb)why?
There must be (Bb)peace
and un der (Gm)stand ing
(Eb)some time,
strong winds of (Bb)prom
(Dm)ise that will (Gm)blow a
way the (Eb6)doubt
and (F7)fear.
If I can (Bb)dream
of a (Bb7)warm er sun
where (Eb)hope keeps shin in’ on (D7)ev er y (Gm)one, tell (Gdim7)me (Bb)why,
oh, (Gm)why,
oh, (Eb)why
(Cm7)can’t my (Dm)dream
(Gm)come
(Cm7)true?
Oh, (Eb)why?
There must be (Eb)why
(Cm7)won’t that (Bb)sun
(Eb)ap
(Bb)pear?
We’re lost in a (Edim7)cloud
with too much (Bb7)rain.
We’re trapped in a (Edim7)world
that’s trou bled with (Bb7)pain.
But as long as a (Edim7)man
has the (Bb)strength
(D7)to dream,
he can re (C9)deem
his
soul
and (Cm7)fly.
He can (G)fly.
(G7)Deep in my (C)heart
there’s a (Am)trem blin’
(F6)ques tion.
Still I am (C)sure
that the (Am)an swer’s
gon na (Dm)come
some (G7)how.
Out (F)there in the (C)dark,
there’s a beck on ing (F7)can dle.
And while I can (C)think,
while I can (Am)talk,
while I can (C)stand,
while I can (Am)walk,
while I can (Fmaj7)dream,
please let my (Dm7)dream
come
(Dm7)true
(G7)right
(C)now.
If I Can Dream — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "If I Can 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, 68 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “If I Can Dream”
- Can I play "If I Can 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 "If I Can Dream" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "If I Can Dream" by Elvis Presley played in?
- If I Can 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 "If I Can Dream"?
- The arrangement plays at 68 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "If I Can 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 "If I Can Dream"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "If I Can Dream"?
- "If I Can Dream" was originally performed by Elvis Presley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "If I Can Dream"?
- This arrangement uses 24 chords: Am, Bb, Bb7, C, C7, C9, Cm7, D7, +16 more.
- What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?
- Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "If I Can 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. "If I Can Dream" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "If I Can 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 "If I Can Dream" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.