Sweet Dreams

by Patsy Cline
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Learn a simple version, phrase by phrase: the melody, then easy chords.

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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Sweet Dreams" by Patsy Cline: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”

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.
Is there a karaoke version of "Sweet Dreams" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Sweet Dreams" by Patsy Cline. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Sweet Dreams" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Sweet Dreams" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.