Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream

by Simon & Garfunkel
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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€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream" on piano with easy notes β€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 135 BPM.

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

About β€œLast Night I Had The Strangest Dream”

Can I play "Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream" without reading sheet music?
Yes β€” Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard β€” no music reading needed. "Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.