This is a complete list of songs by American progressive metal band Dream Theater. Dream Theater was formed in 1985 by guitarist John Petrucci, bassist John Myung, and drummer Mike Portnoy. The band's current line-up consists of Petrucci, Myung, Portnoy, keyboardist Jordan Rudess, and vocalist James LaBrie. As of 2025, Dream Theater has released sixteen studio albums.
List Title Year Album Lyricist Length Notes "2285 Entr'acte" 2016 The Astonishing Instrumental 2:20 "6:00" 1994 Awake Kevin Moore 5:31 "A Better Life" 2016 The Astonishing John Petrucci 4:39"A Broken Man"2024ParasomniaJames LaBrie8:30 "A Change of Seasons" 1995 A Change of Seasons Mike Portnoy 23:09Originally written in 1989 and supposed to appear on Images and Words, but cut due to the album already being too long. The song was re-worked and released on the EP A Change of Seasons. The original version was never officially released. "A Crack in the Mirror" 1994 Instrumental1:05Extended intro added to "The Mirror". Only played live during the Waking Up the World Tour (1994–95) and never officially released. "A Fortune in Lies" 1989 When Dream and Day Unite John Petrucci 5:12 "A Life Left Behind" 2016 The Astonishing John Petrucci 5:49 "A Mind Beside Itself: I. Erotomania" 1994 Awake Instrumental 6:44 "A Mind Beside Itself: II. Voices" 1994 Awake John Petrucci 9:53 "A Mind Beside Itself: III. The Silent Man" 1994 Awake John Petrucci 3:47Released as a single. A music video was made for the song. "A New Beginning" 2016 The Astonishing John Petrucci 7:40 "A Nightmare to Remember" 2009 Black Clouds & Silver Linings John Petrucci 16:10 "A Rite of Passage" 2009 Black Clouds & Silver Linings John Petrucci 8:36Released as a single. A music video was made for the song. "A Savior in the Square" 2016 The Astonishing John Petrucci 4:13 "A Tempting Offer" 2016 The Astonishing John Petrucci 4:19 "A View from the Top of the World" 2021A View from the Top of the World John Petrucci 20:24 "A Vision" 1986 Majesty Demos Kevin Moore 11:24 Two versions exist for this song: The original version released on The Majesty Demos (11:24). A reworked version with Charlie Dominici on vocals. It appears on the When Dream and Day Unite Demos released as "A Vision 89" (7:10). "Act of Faythe" 2016 The Astonishing John Petrucci 5:00 "Afterlife" 1989 When Dream and Day Unite Charlie Dominici 5:26A remixed version was released as a promo single. This song was written while Chris Collins was in the band and originally featured his lyrics and a different vocal melody, although the song title was the same. "Along for the Ride" 2013 Dream Theater John Petrucci 4:45Released as a single. "Anna Lee" 1997 Falling Into Infinity James LaBrie 5:51 "Another Day" 1992 Images and Words John Petrucci 4:23Released as a single. A music video was made for the song. "Another Hand" 1993 Live at the MarqueeInstrumental2:12Instrumental that connected "Another Day" and "The Killing Hand" when performed live in 1992 and 1993. Also was used as the intro to "The Killing Hand" on later tours. "Another Won" 1986 Majesty Demos John Petrucci 5:27 Appears on the Score live album. "Answering the Call" 2021A View from the Top of the World James LaBrie 7:35"Are We Dreaming?"2025ParasomniaInstrumental1:28 "As I Am" 2003 Train of Thought John Petrucci 7:47Released as a single. "Astonishing" 2016 The Astonishing John Petrucci 5:51 "At Wit's End" 2019 Distance over Time James LaBrie 9:20 "Awake Jam" 1994 Instrumental5:39Improvisation jam. Only played live during the Waking Up the World Tour (1994–95) and never officially released. "Awaken the Master" 2021A View from the Top of the World John Myung 9:47 "Barfbag" 1993 InstrumentalImprovisation jam. Only played live in the autumn of 1993 and never officially released. "Barstool Warrior" 2019 Distance over Time John Petrucci 6:43 "Begin Again" 2016 The Astonishing John Petrucci 3:54 "Behind the Veil" 2013 Dream Theater John Petrucci 6:52"Bend the Clock"2025ParasomniaJames LaBrie7:24 "Beneath the Surface" 2011 A Dramatic Turn of Events John Petrucci 5:26 "Blind Faith" 2002 Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence James LaBrie 10:21 "Bombay Vindaloo" 1993 Live at the Marquee Instrumental 6:48Improvisation jam. Only played live. "Breaking All Illusions" 2011 A Dramatic Turn of Events John Myung and John Petrucci 12:25 "Bridges in the Sky" 2011 A Dramatic Turn of Events John Petrucci 11:01 "Brother, Can You Hear Me?" 2016 The Astonishing John Petrucci 5:11 "Build Me Up, Break Me Down" 2011 A Dramatic Turn of Events John Petrucci 6:59Released as a single. "Burning My Soul" 1997 Falling into Infinity Mike Portnoy 5:29The original demo version is 9 minutes long and included a mellow introduction and most of what became Hell's Kitchen. "Caught in a Web" 1994 Awake James LaBrie and John Petrucci 5:28Released as a promo single. "Chosen" 2016 The Astonishing John Petrucci 4:32 "Constant Motion" 2007 Systematic Chaos Mike Portnoy 6:55Released as a single. A music video was made for this song. "Cover My Eyes" 1997 Falling into Infinity Demos John Petrucci 3:23Cut from the final album. A live acoustic version appears on Once in a LIVEtime. "Cry for Freedom" 1986 When Dream and Day Unite Demos Chris Collins 6:46While this song had lyrics, and the song was performed live with Chris, the only "proper" recordings of this song that exist are instrumental demos."Dead Asleep"2025ParasomniaJohn Petrucci11:06 "Descent of the NOMACS" 2016 The Astonishing NOMACS Instrumental 1:10 "Digital Discord" 2016 The Astonishing NOMACS Instrumental 0:47 "Disappear" 2002 Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence James LaBrie 6:46 "Don't Look Past Me" 1992 Images and Words Demos Kevin Moore 6:25Cut from the final album. Never officially released. James LaBrie re-recorded vocals for this song in 1999 which were added to the original 1990 demo for a fanclub CD release. "Dystopian Overture" 2016 The Astonishing Instrumental 4:50 "Endless Sacrifice" 2003 Train of Thought John Petrucci 11:24 "Enigma Machine" 2013 Dream Theater Instrumental 6:01 "Eve" 1992 The Silent Man, Awake (2-disc Japanese pressing) Instrumental 5:10Initially performed live in 1993. Recorded during the Awake sessions but cut from the final album. Appears as a B-side on The Silent Man single, as well as on a two-disc Japanese pressing of Awake. "Fall into the Light" 2019 Distance over Time John Myung and John Petrucci 7:04 Second single for Distance over Time "False Awakening Suite" 2013 Dream Theater Instrumental 2:42 "Far from Heaven" 2011 A Dramatic Turn of Events James LaBrie 3:56 "Forsaken" 2007 Systematic Chaos John Petrucci 5:35Released as a single. A music video was made for the song. "Heaven's Cove" 2016 The Astonishing John Petrucci 4:19 "Hell's Kitchen" 1997 Falling into Infinity Instrumental 4:16Most of this song was originally an instrumental part of "Burning My Soul". "Hollow Years" 1997 Falling into Infinity John Petrucci 5:53Released as a single. A music video was made for the song "Honor Thy Father" 2003 Train of Thought Mike Portnoy 10:14 "Hymn of a Thousand Voices" 2016 The Astonishing John Petrucci 3:38 "I Walk Beside You" 2005 Octavarium John Petrucci 4:29 "Illumination Theory" 2013 Dream Theater John Petrucci 22:17"In the Arms of Morpheus"2025ParasomniaInstrumental5:23 "In the Name of God" 2003 Train of Thought John Petrucci 14:16 "In the Presence of Enemies" 2007 Systematic Chaos John Petrucci 25:38 Split in two parts: Part 1: 9:00