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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Those Good Old Dreams" 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 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Those Good Old Dreams"?
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 "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.
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 "Those Good Old Dreams". Key of G, 120 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.