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To (C)dream the im pos si ble dream,
to (F)fight the un beat a ble foe,
to (Em)bear the un bear a ble (F)sor row,
to (Dm)run where the brave dare not (G)go.
To (C)right the un right a ble wrong,
to (F)love pure and chaste from a far,
to (Em)try when your arms are too (F)wear y,
to (Dm)reach the un reach a ble (Dm7)star!
This is my (C)quest
to fol low that (Am)star,
no mat ter how (Em)hope less, no mat ter how (F6)far;
to fight for the (Am)right with out ques tion or (Ab)pause, to be (Ab)will ing to (C)march in to (C)hell for a (Am)heav en ly (Bb)cause!
And I (Dm)know if I’ll on ly be (Bb)true to this glo ri ous (E)quest
that my (F6)heart will lie peace ful and (B7)calm when I’m laid to my (Fm)rest.
And the (C)world will be bet ter for this:
that one (F)man, scorned and cov ered with scars,
still (Em)strove with his last ounce of (F)cour age
to (C)reach the un (Dm7)reach a ble (C)stars.
The Impossible Dream (The Quest) — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Impossible Dream (The Quest)" by Mitch Leigh: 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, 108 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “The Impossible Dream (The Quest)”
- What key is "The Impossible Dream (The Quest)" by Mitch Leigh played in?
- The Impossible Dream (The Quest) 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 "The Impossible Dream (The Quest)"?
- The arrangement plays at 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Impossible Dream (The Quest)" 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 "The Impossible Dream (The Quest)"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Impossible Dream (The Quest)"?
- "The Impossible Dream (The Quest)" was originally performed by Mitch Leigh. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Mitch Leigh can I play here?
- Try "The Impossible Dream (from 'Man Of La Mancha')". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Impossible Dream (The Quest)" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Impossible Dream (The Quest)" by Mitch Leigh. 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 "The Impossible Dream (The Quest)" 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 "The Impossible Dream (The Quest)" 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.