Believer

by Imagine Dragons

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Lyrics

(Am)First Sec ond things things first: sec ond: I’m don’t a you say tell me all the words in side my (F)head.

I’m I’m the fired up and (E7)tired of the way that things have (Am)been, oh, ooh,

the way that things have (F)been, oh, ooh.

(Am)First Sec ond things things first: sec ond: I’m don’t a you say tell me what you think that I can (F)be.

I’m I’m the one at the (E7)sail, I’m the mas ter of my (Am)sea, oh, ooh,

the mas ter of my (F)sea, oh, ooh.

I was (Am)bro ken from a young age, tak ing my sulk ing to the mass es, writ ing my (F)po ems for the few that looked at me, (E7)took to me, shook to me, feel ing me sing ing from (Am)heart ache, from the pain, tak ing my mes sage from the veins, speak ing my (F)les son from the brain, see ing the (E7)beau ty through the...

Pain!

You made me a, you made me a be (F)liev er,

be (E)liev er.

Pain!

You break me down, you build me up; be (F)liev er,

be (E)liev er.

(Am)Pain!

Oh, let the bul lets fly, oh, let them (F)rain.

My (E7)life, my love, my drive, they came from...

Pain!

You made me a, you made me a be (F)liev er,

be (E)liev er.

(Am)Third things third: send a prayer to the ones re up a (F)bove.

All the hate that you’ve (E7)heard has turned your spir it to a (Am)dove, oh, ooh,

your spir it up a (F)bove, oh, ooh.

I was (Am)chok ing in the crowd, liv ing my brain up in the cloud, fall ing like (F)ash es to the ground, hop ing my (E7)feel ings, they would drown.

But they (Am)nev er did, ev er lived, ebb ing and flow ing, in hib it ed, lim it ed, till it broke up and it (F)rained down, it rained (E7)down like...

But they (Am)nev er did, ev er lived, ebb ing and flow ing, in hib it ed, lim it ed, till it broke up and it (G)rained down, it rained (E7)down like...

(Am)Pain!

You made me a, you made me a be (F)liev er,

be (E)liev er.

Pain!

You break me down, you build me up; be (F)liev er,

be (E)liev er.

(Am)Pain!

Oh, let the bul lets fly, oh, let them (F)rain.

My (E7)life, my love, my drive, they came from...

Pain!

You made me a, you made me a be (F)liev er,

be (E7)liev er.

Believer by Imagine Dragons — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Believer” by Imagine Dragons 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 A at 120 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is "Believer" 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 "Believer"?
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.