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You fol lowed me
to (C)Tex as,
you (D)fol lowed me
to (G)U tah,
we did n’t find it (C)there
so we (D7)moved on.
You (G)fol lowed me
to (C)Al a bam’,
things looked good in (G)Bir ming ham,
we did n’t find it (C)there
so we (D7)moved on.
I know you’re (G)tired
of (C)fol low ing
my e lu sive (G)dreams and schemes,
for they’re on ly
fleet ing things,
my e lu sive (G)dreams.
You fol lowed me
to (C)Tex as,
you (D)fol lowed me
to (G)U tah,
we did n’t find it (C)there
so we (D7)moved on.
You (G)fol lowed me
to (C)Al a bam’,
things looked good in (G)Bir ming ham,
we did n’t find it (C)there
so we (D7)moved on.
I know you’re (G)tired
of (C)fol low ing
my e lu sive (G)dreams and schemes,
for they’re on ly
fleet ing things,
my e lu sive (G)dreams.
And (G)dreams,
my e lu sive (G)dreams.
My Elusive Dreams — Piano Lead Sheet
"My Elusive Dreams" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 96 BPM.
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About “My Elusive Dreams”
- Where are the chord symbols for "My Elusive Dreams" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "My Elusive Dreams" is in G.
- What key is "My Elusive Dreams" by Charlie Rich played in?
- My Elusive Dreams is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "My Elusive Dreams"?
- The arrangement plays at 96 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "My Elusive Dreams" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "My Elusive Dreams"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "My Elusive Dreams"?
- "My Elusive Dreams" was originally performed by Charlie Rich. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Charlie Rich can I play here?
- Try "Behind Closed Doors". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "My Elusive Dreams" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "My Elusive Dreams" is in the key of G at 96 BPM.
- What chords are in "My Elusive Dreams"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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