Who Needs To Dream

by Barry Manilow
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Lyrics

You

were

(Abdim)in my (C)dreams, al ways (B)in my (C)dreams.

That was (Am7)long be fore I (Am7)ev er (D7)saw you (Dm7)stand ing there.

When I (Abdim)felt a (C)fraid of the (B7)choice I (Gm)made, I would (A7sus)close my (A7)eyes and (Dm7)hope my dreams would (C)com fort me.

But (D)now I’m free.

Who needs to (Am7)dream when there is (G)you?

Who needs (D)a heav (Em7)en (G)to look (Cmaj7)for ward (D)to for my (G)whole

(G)life

(Cmaj7)through?

Who needs to (Am7)dream?

You’re my (D7)dream come (G)true.

In my (Abdim)fan ta (C)sy you be (B7)lieved in (Gm)me, and as (A7sus)long as (A7)you were (Dm7)there then I be (C)lieved in me.

Now (D)sud den ly,

Who needs to (Am7)dream when there is (G)you?

Who needs (D)a heav (Em7)en (G)to look (Cmaj7)for ward (D)to for my (G)whole

(G)life

(Cmaj7)through?

Who needs to (Am7)dream?

You’re my (D7)dream come (G)true.

In my (G)true.

Now you are my (F)dream.

You are my (C)on ly dream.

I’ll hold you (G)in my arms for (C)ev

er.

Who needs to dream?

Who needs to dream?

(F)When I see you there,

then I (D7sus)see my ev ’ry dream

(D7)come (G)true.

Who needs to (Am7)dream when there is (G)you?

Who needs a (D)heav en for my (G)whole

(G)life

(Cmaj7)through?

Who needs to (Am7)dream?

You’re my dream come (C)true,

ev (G)’ry (Am7)dream

all come (G)true.

My (Dm7)dream come (G)true.

Who Needs To Dream — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Who Needs To Dream" 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 C, 80 BPM.

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

About “Who Needs To Dream”

Can I play "Who Needs To Dream" 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 "Who Needs To Dream" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Who Needs To Dream" by Barry Manilow played in?
Who Needs To Dream 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 "Who Needs To Dream"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Who Needs To Dream" 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 "Who Needs To Dream"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Who Needs To Dream"?
"Who Needs To Dream" was originally performed by Barry Manilow. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Who Needs To Dream"?
This arrangement uses 17 chords: A7, Abdim, Am7, B, B7, C, Cmaj7, D, +9 more.
What other songs by Barry Manilow can I play here?
Try "THIS CAN'T BE REAL", "CAN'T SMILE WITHOUT YOU", "JUMP SHOUT BOOGIE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Who Needs To Dream"?
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. "Who Needs To Dream" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Who Needs To Dream"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Who Needs To Dream" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.