Those Good Old Dreams

by Carpenters
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Lyrics

As a child

I was known for make be liev in’;

all a lone,

I cre at ed fan ta sies.

As I grew

peo ple called it self de ceiv in’,

but my heart

helped me hold the mem o (G)ries.

As I (G)walk through the world I find a round me,

some thing new

yet fa mil iar’s (G7)in the air.

I (D)feel it ev ’ry (Bm7)where.

Like a child’s love eyes

on a (Gmaj7)Christ mas night,

I’m (Am7)look in’ at you now,

(D)find in’ an swers to my (E)prayers.

It’s a new day for those good old dreams;

one by one it seems they’re com in’ (Emaj7)true.

Here’s a morn in’ that my (F#m7)heart had seen,

here’s a morn in’ that just (E)had to come through.

Same old stage, but what a (F#m7)change of scene.

No more (B7)dark ho ri zons, on ly (G#m)blue.

It’s a new day for those good old dreams.

All my life I dreamed of (G)lov ing (Am)you.

You’re a spark (E)you.

It’s a new day for those good old dreams,

and it’s all be cause of (E)you.

Those Good Old Dreams — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Those Good Old 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 G, 120 BPM.

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

About “Those Good Old Dreams”

Can I play "Those Good Old 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 "Those Good Old Dreams" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Those Good Old Dreams" by Carpenters played in?
Those Good Old Dreams is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Those Good Old Dreams"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Those Good Old 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 "Those Good Old Dreams"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Those Good Old Dreams"?
"Those Good Old Dreams" was originally performed by Carpenters. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Those Good Old Dreams"?
This arrangement uses 24 chords: A, Am, Am7, Amaj7, B, B7, Bm, Bm7, +16 more.
What other songs by Carpenters can I play here?
Try "O HOLY NIGHT", "BECAUSE WE ARE IN LOVE", "CALLING OCCUPANTS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Those Good Old 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. "Those Good Old Dreams" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Those Good Old 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 "Those Good Old Dreams" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.