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€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Pilate's Dream" by Andrew Lloyd Webber in falling notes style โ€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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€

Can I learn "Pilate's Dream" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes โ€” 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 "Pilate's Dream" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 90 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Pilate's Dream"?
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 "Pilate's Dream" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Pilate's Dream"?
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. "Pilate's Dream" is in the key of Bb at 90 BPM.