Only In My Dreams

by Debbie Gibson
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Lyrics

(Eb)Oh,

ah,

oh,

ah.

(Eb)Oh,

ah,

oh,

ah.

Ev ’ry time I’m tell ing se crets you.

(Now I do) I re mem ber how it used to be,

and I re al ize how much I miss you

And I re al ize how it feels to be free.

Now I see I’m up to no good (no no (Db)no) and I wan na start a gain.

to be.

Can’t re mem ber when I felt good.

No, I can’t re mem ber feels to be free.

No,

on ly in my (Db)dreams.

As real as it may (Ab)seem,

it was on ly in my (Eb)dreams.

Could n’t see how much I missed crets you.

(Now I do) Could n’t see how much it meant.

to be,

Now I see my world come tum bling down.

you

Now I see al the road is bent.

to be free.

If I on ly once could hold you (no no (Db)no) and re mem ber start it used to be.

Can’t If on ly I could scold you

and for get re mem it feels to be free.

No,

on ly in my (Db)dreams.

As real as it may (Ab)seem,

it was on ly in my (Eb)dreams.

(Eb)dreams.

No, no, no, no,

on ly in my (Db)dreams.

As real as it may (Ab)seem,

it was on ly in my (Eb)dreams.

Oo, whoa, whoa.

Bop, bop, bop, bop, ba da.

(Eb)Oh,

ah,

oh,

ah.

(Eb)Oh,

ah,

ah,

ah.

(Eb)No,

on ly in my (Db)dreams.

As real as it may (Ab)seem,

it was on ly in my (Eb)dreams.

(Eb)No,

on ly in my (Db)dreams.

As real as it may (Ab)seem,

it was on ly in my (Eb)dreams.

(Eb)dreams.

Only In My Dreams — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Only In My Dreams" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Ab, 124 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Only In My Dreams

Why does "Only In My Dreams" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Only In My Dreams".
What key is "Only In My Dreams" by Debbie Gibson played in?
Only In My Dreams is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Only In My Dreams"?
The arrangement plays at 124 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Only In My Dreams" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Only In My Dreams"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Only In My Dreams"?
"Only In My Dreams" was originally performed by Debbie Gibson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Only In My Dreams"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbm, Cm, Db, Eb.
What other songs by Debbie Gibson can I play here?
Try "LOST IN YOUR EYES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Only In My Dreams"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Only In My Dreams".
Can I see all the notes in "Only In My Dreams"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Ab at 124 BPM.

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