Other arrangements of My Elusive Dreams
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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 — Simple Sheet Music
"My Elusive Dreams" 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 G, 96 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “My Elusive Dreams”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "My Elusive Dreams"?
- 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 "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.
- 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 "My Elusive Dreams". Key of G, 96 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.
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