If I Can Dream

by Elvis Presley
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Lyrics

(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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"If I Can 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, 68 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “If I Can Dream”

Where are the chord symbols for "If I Can 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. "If I Can Dream" is in Eb.
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.
Does "If I Can 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. "If I Can Dream" is in the key of Eb at 68 BPM.
What chords are in "If I Can 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.