Believe (From The Polar Express)

by Josh Groban

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Lyrics

(F)Chil

dren

(Am)sleep

ing,

(F)snow is soft ly (Am)fall

ing.

Dreams are (E)call

ing

like bells in the (F)dis a (C)tance.

(F)We

were

(Am)dream

ers

(F)not so long a (Am)go,

but one by (E)one,

we

to all had to (F)grow to (C)up.

(Am)When it seems the mag ic slipped a (Bb)way,

we (Eb)find it all a gain on Christ mas (Csus)Day.

Be (F)lieve in what your (Gm)heart is say ing, (F)hear the mel o (Bb)dy that’s play ing.

(F)There’s no time to (C)waste, there’s so (Gm)much to cel e (F)brate.

Be (F)lieve in what you (Gm)feel in side and (F)give your dreams the (A)wings to (Dm)fly.

(Gm7)You have ev ’ry thing you (Csus)need

if you just be lieve.

(F)Trains

move

(Am)quick

ly

(F)to their jour ney’s (Am)end.

ing.

Des ti (E)na

tions

are where we be (F)gin a (C)gain.

(F)Ships

go

(Am)sail

ing

(F)far a cross the (Am)sea,

but trust ing (E)star

light

to get where they (F)need to (C)be.

(Am)When it seems that we have lost our (Bb)way,

we (Eb)find our selves a gain on Christ mas (Csus)Day.

Be (F)lieve in what your (Gm)heart is say ing, (F)hear the mel o (Bb)dy that’s play ing.

(F)There’s no time to (C)waste, there’s so (Gm)much to cel e (F)brate.

Be (F)lieve in what you (Gm)feel in side and (F)give your dreams the (A)wings to (Dm)fly.

(Gm7)You have ev ’ry thing you (Csus)need

if you just be lieve.

be lieve.

Believe (From The Polar Express) by Josh Groban — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Believe (From The Polar Express) by Josh Groban 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 Bb at 90 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 "Believe (From The Polar Express)" 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 "Believe (From The Polar Express)"?
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.