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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 — 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, 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”
- 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 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.
- 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.


