Pilate's Dream

by Andrew Lloyd Webber
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Lyrics

I (Bbm)dreamed I (Ebm)met a Gal i (Ab7)le an A (Bbm)most a maz ing man

He (F7)had that look you (Gb)ver y rare ly find

The (F7)haunt ing hunt ed (Bbm)kind

I (Bbm)asked him to (Ebm)say what had (Ab7)hap pened

How it all be gan

I (F7)asked a gain he (Gb)nev er said a word

As (F7)if he had n’t (Bbm)heard

And next the (Bb7)room was full of (Ebm)wild and an gry men

They seemed to (Ab7)hate this man

they (Db)fell on him and then They (F7)dis ap peared a gain

Then I (Bbm)saw

thou sands of (Ab7)mil lions (Bbm)Cry ing for this man

And (F7)then I heard them (Gb)men tion ing my name

And (F7)leav ing me the (Bbm)blame

Pilate's Dream by Andrew Lloyd Webber

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Pilate's Dream”

What key is "Pilate's Dream" in?
"Pilate's Dream" by Andrew Lloyd Webber is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Pilate's Dream" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Pilate's Dream" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Pilate's Dream"?
This arrangement of "Pilate's Dream" uses 11 chords: Ab, Ab7, Bb, Bb7, Bbm, Cb, Db, Ebm, +3 more.
How long does it take to learn "Pilate's Dream" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber can I play here?
Try "ALL I ASK OF YOU", "EVERYTHING'S ALRIGHT", "ONLY YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.