Belief

by John Mayer

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Is there an y one who ev er re mem bers chang ing their mind from the paint on a sign.

Is there an y one who real ly re calls ev er break ing rank at all for some thing some one yelled real loud one time.

Oh, ev ’ry one be lieves

in how they it ought to be.

Oh, ev ’ry one be lieves,

and (Bbmaj7)they’re not go ing eas (Am)i ly.

Be lief is a ti ful ar mor, but makes for the heav i est sword.

Like punch ing un der wa ter, you (Dm)nev er can hit who you’re try ing (Gm)for.

Some need the ex hi bi tion, some have to know they tried.

It’s the chem i cal weap on for the war that’s rag ing on in side.

Oh, ev ’ry one be lieves,

from (Bbmaj7)emp ti ness to ev ’ry thing.

Oh, ev ’ry one be lieves,

and (Bbmaj7)no one’s go ing qui et ly.

We’re nev er gon na (Gm7)win the world.

We’re nev er gon na (Gm)stop the war.

We’re nev er gon na (Gm7)beat this if be lief is what we’re fight ing for.

We’re nev er gon na (Gm7)win the world.

We’re nev er gon na (Gm)stop the war.

We’re nev er gon na (Gm7)beat this if be lief is what we’re fight ing for.

is what we’re fight ing for.

Is there an y one

who can re mem ber, ev er sur ren der, with their life on the line?

Da (Gm7)da da da da (Gm6)da da (Gm)da da da da (Dm)da da (Gm7)da da da da (Gm6)da da.

What puts a hun dred thou sand chil dren in the sand?

Be lief can,

be lief can.

What puts the fold ed flag in side his moth er’s hand?

Be lief can,

be lief can.

Belief by John Mayer — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Belief by John Mayer in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Belief" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Belief"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Belief" use?
Just 9 chords: Am, Bb, Bbmaj7, C7, Dm, F, Gm, Gm6, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other John Mayer songs work for kids?
Try "Something's Missing", "Clarity", "Friends, Lovers or Nothing". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.