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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "If I Can Dream" by Elvis Presley in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "If I Can Dream" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "If I Can Dream" with hands-separate practice in Eb at 120 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "If I Can Dream"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "If I Can Dream" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "If I Can Dream"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "If I Can Dream" is in the key of Eb at 120 BPM.