Lyrics
(Am)If I could on ly dream this (F)world a (G)way,
(C)I’d a wake
(E7)in your arms.
(Am)If I could keep this bit ter (F)life at (G)bay,
(C)wide a wake
(E7)in your arms.
The (Am)vow that keeps me (Eb)from (Db)you
(Am)I can not un (D9)do,
I’m (C)lost.
(Am)Lost in a fan ta sy that (Dm)can’t
(Em)come (Am)true.
(Am)If I could on ly dream this (F)world a (G)way, (C)I’d a wake
(E7)in your arms.
I (Am)long to sleep for (Eb9)ev er,
(Am)dream ing of on ly (D9)you,
I’m (C)lost.
(Am)How man y nights like this can (Dm)I
(Em)go
(Am)through?
If I Could Only Dream This World Away by Andrew Lloyd Webber
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 100 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "If I Could Only Dream This World Away" in?
- "If I Could Only Dream This World Away" by Andrew Lloyd Webber is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
- Is "If I Could Only Dream This World Away" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "If I Could Only Dream This World Away" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "If I Could Only Dream This World Away"?
- This arrangement of "If I Could Only Dream This World Away" uses 11 chords: Am, C, D9, Db, Dm, E7, Eb, Eb9, +3 more.
- How long does it take to learn "If I Could Only Dream This World Away" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber can I play here?
- Try "ALL I ASK OF YOU", "EVERYTHING'S ALRIGHT", "ONLY YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.