By Tom Eames 'I Dreamed a Dream' is one of the standout songs from Les Miserables, that has since been performed by many artists including Susan Boyle on Britain's Got Talent. The powerful and moving power ballad has taken on various meanings over the years, and here is the fascinating story behind its creation and legacy.
This song is from the first act of the musical Les Miserables. It is sang by the character Fantine, in which she recalls the man whom she once loved, who abandoned Fantine and her daughter. In the original 1980 French production it was titled "J'avais rêvé d'une autre vie," which translates as "I dreamed of another life." The song had a
Susan Boyle Lyrics. "I Dreamed a Dream". I dreamed a dream in time gone by. When hope was high and life worth living. I dreamed that love would never die. I prayed that God would be forgiving.
As they tear your hope apart And they turn your dream to shame He slept a summer by my side He filled my days with endless wonder He took my childhood in his stride But he was gone when autumn came And still I dream he'll come to me That we will live the years together But there are dreams that cannot be And there are storms we cannot weather
Verse 1 [C] I dreamed a dream in time gone [Am] by [C] [F] When hope was high, and life worth [Dm7] living [C] [G] I dreamed that love would never [Am7] die [C] [F] I dreamed that God would be [Dm7] forgiving [G] [C] Then I was young and [Am] unafraid [C] [F] And dreams were made and us.
Les Miserables. I Dreamed a Dream Lyrics by Susan Boyle from the Now That's What I Call the Modern Songbook album- including song video, artist biography, translations and more: I dreamed a dream in time gone by When hope was high and life worth living I dreamed that love would never die I prayed….
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