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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Only In My Dreams" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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

Can I play "Only In My Dreams" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Only In My Dreams" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Only In My Dreams"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Only In My Dreams" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Only In My Dreams"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Only In My Dreams" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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