Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream

by Simon & Garfunkel
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Lyrics

Last (C)night I had the strang est (C7)dream I’d a (F)ev er dreamed be (C)fore.

I (Dm7)dreamed the (G7)world had (C)all a (Am)greed (Em)to (Dm)put (Em)an (Dm7)end (G7)to (C)war.

I the (F)dreamed I saw a (C)might y room, were (G7)filled with (G)wom en and (C)men,

and the (F)pa per they were (C)sign ing said they’d (G7)nev er (F)fight (G7)a (C)gain.

And (C)when the pa per was all (C7)signed and a (F)mil lion cop ies (C)made,

they (Dm7)all joined (G7)hands and (C)bowed their (Am)heads (Em)and (Dm)grate (Em)ful (Dm7)prayers (G7)were (C)prayed.

And the (F)peo ple in the (C)streets be low were (G7)danc ing (G)’round en and (C)’round,

while the (F)swords and guns and (C)u ni forms were (G7)scat tered (F)on (G7)the (C)ground.

And

Last (C)war.

Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream β€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream" in visual bar notation β€” see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 135 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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Why does "Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff β€” each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream".
What key is "Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream" by Simon & Garfunkel played in?
Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream"?
The arrangement plays at 135 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream"?
"Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream" was originally performed by Simon & Garfunkel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: Am, C, C7, Cmaj7, Dm, Dm7, Em, F, +2 more.
What other songs by Simon & Garfunkel can I play here?
Try "STILL CRAZY AFTER ALL THESE YEARS", "MRS. ROBINSON", "The Boxer". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration β€” much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream".
Can I see all the notes in "Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 135 BPM.