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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "If I Can Dream" by Elvis Presley in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of Eb. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "If I Can Dream"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature Eb. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "If I Can Dream" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature Eb, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 68 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.