Sweet Dreams

by Patsy Cline
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Lyrics

(C)Sweet

dreams of (G7)you

ev ’ry (C)night

I go (G7)through.

Why (C)can’t I for (F)get you past, and (C)start my (E7)life a (Am)new

in (C)stead of hav ing (F)sweet dreams a bout you?

(C)You

don’t (D7)love me, it’s (G)plain.

I should (C)know

you’ll (D7)nev er wear my (G7)name.

(C)I

should (F)hate you

the (C)whole

night

(Am)through

in (C)stead of hav ing (F)sweet dreams a bout you.

(C)Sweet

dreams of (G7)you,

things I (C)know

can’t come (G7)true.

Why (C)can’t

I for (F)get the past, start (C)lov ing (E7)some one (Am)new

in (C)stead of hav ing (F)sweet dreams a bout you?

(C)You

don’t (D7)love me,

it’s (G)plain.

I should (C)know

you’ll (D7)nev er wear my (G7)name.

(C)I

should (F)hate you

the (C)whole night

(Am)through

in (C)stead of hav ing (F)sweet dreams a bout you.

(C)you.

Sweet Dreams — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Sweet 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 C, 100 BPM.

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

About “Sweet Dreams”

Can I play "Sweet 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 "Sweet Dreams" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Sweet Dreams" by Patsy Cline played in?
Sweet Dreams is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sweet Dreams"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Sweet Dreams" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Sweet Dreams"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Sweet Dreams"?
"Sweet Dreams" was originally performed by Patsy Cline. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Patsy Cline can I play here?
Try "SIDE BY SIDE", "I FALL TO PIECES", "YOU BELONG TO ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Sweet 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. "Sweet Dreams" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Sweet 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 "Sweet Dreams" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.