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There must be (Eb)lights burn in’ (Cm)bright er (Ab)some where.
Got to be (Eb)birds fly in’ (Cm)high er in a (Ab)sky more (Bb7)blue.
If I can (Eb)dream of a (Eb7)bet ter land where (Ab)all my broth ers work (G)hand in (Cm7)hand, tell me (Eb)why, oh (Cm7)why, oh (Ab)why (Fm7)can’t my (Gm7)dream (Cm7)come (Fm7)true?
Oh (Ab)why?
(Ab)There must be (Eb)peace and un der (Cm)stand ing (Ab)some time,
strong winds of (Eb)prom ise that will (Cm7)blow a way the (Ab)doubt and fear.
If I can (Eb)dream of a (Eb7)warm er sun where (Cm7)hope keeps shin in’ on ev er y one, tell me (Cm7)why, oh why, oh (Fm7)why won’t that sun ap (Ab7)pear?
We’re lost in a (Adim7)cloud
with too much rain.
We’re trapped in a (Adim7)world
that’s trou bled with pain.
But as long as a (A)man has the (Eb)strength (Bdim7)to dream, he can re (F9)deem his soul and (Ab)fly.
He can (C9)fly,
he can (Bb)fly.
Out there in the (F)dark
there’s a beck on ing (Bdim7)can dle.
And while I can (F)think!
While I can (Dm7)talk!
While I can (F)stand!
While I can (Dm7)walk!
If I can (Bbmaj7)dream,
if I can (Dm7)dream!
Won’t you please tell me (A)why?
If I can (Bbmaj7)dream,
if I can (Dm7)dream!
I’ll make my (Dm7)dreams come (Bbmaj9)true
right (F)now!
Right
(F)now!
If I Can Dream — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"If I Can Dream" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Eb, 120 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”
- Why does "If I Can Dream" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "If I Can Dream".
- 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 120 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: A7, Ab, Ab7, Adim7, Am7, Bb, Bb7, Bbmaj7, +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 real sheet music for "If I Can Dream"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "If I Can Dream".
- Can I see all the notes in "If I Can Dream"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Eb at 120 BPM.