Other arrangements of Just A Dream
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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Just A Dream" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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.
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About “Just A Dream”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Just A Dream"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Just A Dream". Key of E, 160 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.


