Just A Dream

by Carrie Underwood
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Lyrics

It was (Em7)two er weeks af ter the day bow she turned eight (G)een,

Lord, all dressed in white,

go in’ to the church that (G)night.

She had his (Em7)box of let ters in the pas sen ger seat,

six pence in a shoe,

some thin’ bor rowed, some thin’ (G)blue.

And when the (C)church ed doors a o pened up wide, she put her veil down, to try in’ to hide the tears.

Oh, she just could n’t be lieve it.

She heard the (Am)trum pets from the mil i tar y band, and the (D)flow ers a fell out of her hands.

(G)Ba by, why’d you leave me?

Why’d you have to go?

I was (Em)count in’ on for ev er, now I’ll nev er know.

(G)I can’t e ven breathe.

It’s like I’m (G)look in’ from a dis tance, stand in’ in the back ground.

(Em)Ev ’ry bod y’s say in’, “He’s not com in’ home now.” This can’t be (G)hap pen in’ to me.

This is just a dream.

The (Em7)two er man said, ter “Let us bow our heads and (G)pray.

Lord, all lift his soul

go in’ to and heal this (G)hurt.”

She Then the (Em7)con gre ga tion all stood up and ger sang

six the sad dest song

some thin’ that she ev er (G)heard.

And then they (C)hand ed her a fold ed up flag, she and she held on to all she had left of him,

oh, and what could have been.

lieve it.

And then the (Am)guns rang from the one i last y shot, and it (D)felt like a bul let in her heart.

(G)Ba by, why’d you leave me?

Why’d you have to go?

I was (Em)count in’ on for ev er, now I’ll nev er know.

(G)I can’t e ven breathe.

It’s like I’m (G)look in’ from a dis tance, stand in’ in the back ground.

(Em)Ev ’ry bod y’s say in’, “He’s not com in’ home now.” This can’t be (G)hap pen in’ to me.

This is just a dream.

The This is just

a dream.

Oh,

(C)ba by, why’d you leave me?

Why’d you have to go?

I was (G)count in’ on for ev er, now I’ll nev er know.

Oh, I’ll (D)nev er know.

It’s like (C)I’m This is just

a dream.

(D7)Oh,

this is just

(Em)a dream,

just

a dream.

Just A Dream — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Just A Dream" by Carrie Underwood: 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 E, 160 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Just A Dream”

What key is "Just A Dream" by Carrie Underwood played in?
Just A Dream is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Just A Dream"?
The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Just A 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 "Just A Dream"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Just A Dream"?
"Just A Dream" was originally performed by Carrie Underwood. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Just A Dream"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am, C, D, D7, Dsus4, Em, Em7, G.
What other songs by Carrie Underwood can I play here?
Try "EVER EVER AFTER", "INSIDE YOUR HEAVEN", "JESUS TAKE THE WHEEL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Just A Dream" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Just A Dream" by Carrie Underwood. 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 "Just A Dream" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in E, 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 "Just A 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.