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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) — Simple Sheet Music
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"The Impossible Dream (The Quest)" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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)”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Impossible Dream (The Quest)"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The Impossible Dream (The Quest)". Key of C, 108 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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