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€” Simple Sheet Music

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"Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream" in simplified sheet music format β€” the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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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How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Last Night I Had The Strangest 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 β€” same song, less visual density.
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 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 β€” helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Last Night I Had The Strangest Dream". Key of C, 135 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 β€” 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.