My Elusive Dreams

by Charlie Rich
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Lyrics

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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "My Elusive Dreams" by Charlie Rich in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of G, 96 BPM.

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

About “My Elusive Dreams

Can I learn "My Elusive Dreams" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "My Elusive Dreams" with hands-separate practice in G at 96 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "My Elusive Dreams"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "My Elusive Dreams" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "My Elusive Dreams"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "My Elusive Dreams" is in the key of G at 96 BPM.

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