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Interactive piano tutorial for "Dream Of A Lifetime" by The Flamingos, in E♭ major at about 62 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Dream Of A Lifetime by The Flamingos
Piano Tutorial

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This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Dream Of A Lifetime" by The Flamingos, 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

Genrejazz · soul · R&B
Moodromantic · soulful · dreamy
Signatureclassic 1960s soul ballad with lush jazz harmonies
E♭ major
Key
62
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

B♭7
A♭
E♭
C7
Fm7
Fm
E♭7
A♭7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
male lead voice, smooth and expressive, delivering the melody with a tender, intimate tone
piano
warm, resonant acoustic piano playing rich, extended jazz chords
strings
full, lush string section adding depth and emotional swell
bass
smooth, melodic walking bassline that underpins the harmony
drums
soft, brushed drum kit providing a gentle swing feel
Album & artist
ALBUM

Flamingos (1959)

Released on End Records, this album pairs the group's layered vocal harmonies with pop standards like 'Begin the Beguine' and 'Love Walked In', and it includes their celebrated recording of 'I Only Have Eyes for You'. It stands as one of the most admired albums in the doo-wop catalog.

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Artist

The Flamingos

The Flamingos are a doo-wop vocal group from Chicago, formed in 1953. They built their reputation on close, intricate harmonies and a gift for interpreting pop standards, gaining national attention in the mid-to-late 1950s. In 2001 they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Dream Of A Lifetime" in?

"Dream Of A Lifetime" by The Flamingos is in E♭ major.

What is the tempo of "Dream Of A Lifetime"?

"Dream Of A Lifetime" plays at around 62 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Dream Of A Lifetime"?

The core progression is B♭7, A♭, E♭, C7, Fm7, and Fm, built around the E♭ major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Dream Of A Lifetime"?

The recording features piano, bass, drums, strings, and vocals.

Can I get a piano roll for "Dream Of A Lifetime"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Dream Of A Lifetime" by The Flamingos into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Dream Of A Lifetime" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Dream Of A Lifetime" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 62 BPM in E♭ major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

What album is "Dream Of A Lifetime" on?

"Dream Of A Lifetime" appears on Flamingos (1959).

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