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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "If I Can Dream" by Elvis Presley: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "If I Can Dream" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "If I Can Dream" by Elvis Presley. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "If I Can Dream" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "If I Can Dream" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.