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 nโ€™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 โ€” Simple Sheet Music

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"Pilate's Dream" in simplified sheet music format โ€” the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Bb, 90 BPM.

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

About โ€œPilate's Dreamโ€

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Pilate's Dream"?
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 โ€” same song, less visual density.
What key is "Pilate's Dream" by Andrew Lloyd Webber played in?
Pilate's Dream is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Pilate's Dream"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Pilate's Dream" easy to play on piano?
Yes โ€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Pilate's Dream"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Pilate's Dream"?
"Pilate's Dream" was originally performed by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Pilate's Dream"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: Ab, Ab7, Bb, Bb7, Bbm, Cb, Db, Ebm, +3 more.
What other songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber can I play here?
Try "ALL I ASK OF YOU", "EVERYTHING'S ALRIGHT", "ONLY YOU". 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 โ€” helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Pilate's Dream". Key of Bb, 90 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 โ€” 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.