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Interactive piano tutorial for "I Had A Dream" by Billy Walker, in G major at about 115 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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I Had A Dream by Billy Walker
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This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "I Had A Dream" by Billy Walker, and one of the simplest ways to learn the song on piano. Every note falls onto the keyboard so you can see exactly what to play and when, and you can slow it right down to work through the fast parts before building back up to full speed.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrecountry · folk · acoustic
Moodmelancholic · reflective
Signaturelonely acoustic ballad with a wistful, yearning feel
G major
Key
115
BPM
3/4
Time
Chords

The progression

G
D7
C
G7
D
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
fingerpicked, warm, and intimate, carrying the harmonic foundation
vocals
male lead, clear and expressive, delivering the narrative with a plaintive, yearning timbre
steel guitar
subtle, mournful slides that accentuate the sorrowful atmosphere
bass guitar
soft, supportive, and understated, grounding the low end
drums
light, brushed percussion that adds gentle rhythmic texture without overpowering
Album & artist
ALBUM

I Had a Dream / The One You Hurt (1952)

An early Columbia Records single from Walker, recorded in Nashville during the early years of his career. Both sides reflect the honky-tonk and traditional country style he was developing at the time.

All of I Had a Dream / The One You Hurt
Artist

Billy Walker

Billy Walker was a country singer and guitarist from Ralls, Texas, nicknamed The Tall Texan. He built a career spanning nearly six decades, charting over 30 records and becoming a longtime member of the Grand Ole Opry. His 1962 single 'Charlie's Shoes' is among his most recognized recordings.

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Good to know

What key is "I Had A Dream" in?

"I Had A Dream" by Billy Walker is in G major.

What is the tempo of "I Had A Dream"?

"I Had A Dream" plays at around 115 BPM in 3/4 time.

What chords are in "I Had A Dream"?

The core progression is G, D7, C, G7, and D, built around the G major tonal center.

What instruments play on "I Had A Dream"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, steel guitar, bass guitar, drums, and vocals.

Can I get a piano roll for "I Had A Dream"?

Yes. Songscription turns "I Had A Dream" by Billy Walker into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "I Had A Dream" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "I Had A Dream" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 115 BPM in G major, it is friendly to pick up.

What album is "I Had A Dream" on?

"I Had A Dream" appears on I Had a Dream / The One You Hurt (1952).

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