Dream On
Aerosmith
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Every time when I look in the mirror All these lines on my face getting clearer The past is gone It went by, like dusk to dawn Isn't that the way Everybody's got the dues in life to pay I know nobody knows Where it comes and where it goes I know it's everybody sin You got to lose to know how to win Half my life Is books, written pages Live and learn from fools and From sages You know it's true, oh All these feelings come back to you Sing with me, sing for the years Sing for the laughter, sing for the tears Sing with me, just for today Maybe tomorrow, the good Lord will take you away Yeah, sing with me, sing for the year Sing for the laughter, sing for the tear Sing with me, just for today Maybe tomorrow, the good Lord will take you away Dream on Dream on Dream on Dream until your dreams come true Dream on Dream on Dream on Dream until your dreams come true Dream on Dream on Dream on Dream on Dream on Dream on Dream on Sing with me, sing for the year Sing for the laughter, sing for the tear Sing with me, just for today Maybe tomorrow, the good Lord will take you away Sing with me, sing for the year Sing for the laughter, sing for the tear Sing with me, just for today Maybe tomorrow, the good Lord will take you away
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Written by: Steven Victor Tallarico
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10 facts about this song
Song creation• "Dream On" was written by Aerosmith's lead singer Steven Tyler. It's believed to be his first-ever song composition.
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Song significance• The song is meaningful to the band as it's the first major hit by Aerosmith, reaching the Billboard Hot 100 in 1973 and again in 1976.
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Song inspiration• Steven Tyler reported that he wrote "Dream On" based on the time he spent sitting at his piano trying to find the passion for music.
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Song structure• The song is known for its blend of hard rock and progressive rock. It's also noted for the slight RB influence.
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Song appeal• "Dream On" is famous for its power ballad style, the impressive vocal range of Steven Tyler, and Joe Perry's guitar work.
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Album significance• The song was first featured on Aerosmith's self-titled debut album, which was released in 1973.
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Popularity• Despite initially peaking at number 59 on the Billboard chart in 1973, radio stations gradually gave the song more playtime, and it has since become one of Aerosmith's most successful and iconic songs.
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Cover versions• The song has been covered by numerous artists across different genres, including metal band Dio, pop artist Kelly Sweet, and contemporary emo artists like Boyce Avenue.
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Inclusion in various mediums• "Dream On" is a popular choice for soundtracks and has been featured in movies, TV series, and even video games. In 2008, the song was used in a montage that accompanied the U.S. team's entrance during the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics.
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Recognition• In 2004, Rolling Stone magazine ranked "Dream On" as one of its 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
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