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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Sweet Dreams" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”

Where are the chord symbols for "Sweet Dreams" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Sweet Dreams" is in C.
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.
Does "Sweet Dreams" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Sweet Dreams" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.
What chords are in "Sweet Dreams"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.