Don't Stop Believin'

· by Journey

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Don't Stop Believin'

Don't Stop Believin'

Don't Stop Believin'

Lyrics

Just a (C)small town girl,

liv in’ in a (Bb)lone ly world.

She took the (C)mid night train go in’ (Am)an y where.

Just a (C)cit y boy,

born and raised in (Bb)south De troit.

He took the (C)mid night train go in’ (Am)an y where.

A sing er in a (C)smok y room.

The smell of wine and (Bb)cheap per fume.

For a smile they can (C)share the night.

It goes (Am7)on and on and (Bb)on and on.

(C)Stran (Bb)gers

(C)wait (F)ing

(F)up and down the (C)boul e (F)vard, their (C)shad (Bb)ows

(C)search (F)ing in the (C)night.

(C)Street (Bb)light

(C)peo (F)ple,

(F)liv ing just to (C)find e (F)mo tion, (C)hid (Bb)ing

(C)some (F)where in the (C)night.

(F)night.

Work in’ hard to (C)get my fill.

Ev ’ry bod y (Bb)wants a thrill.

Pay in’ an y thing to (C)roll the dice just it goes (Am7)one more time.

Some will win, to (C)some will lose,

some were born to (Bb)sing the blues.

Oh, the mov y ie to (C)nev er ends just it goes (Am7)one more time.

(Am7)on and on and (Bb)on and on.

(F)Don’t stop be (C)liev in’.

Hold on to the (Bb)feel in’,

(F)street light

(C)peo ple.

(F)Don’t stop be (C)liev in’.

Hold on to the (Bb)feel in’,

(F)street light

(C)peo ple.

Don't Stop Believin' by Journey — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Don't Stop Believin'” by Journey 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 110 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Don't Stop Believin'" 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 "Don't Stop Believin'"?: 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.
What other Journey songs work for kids?: Try "Faithfully", "FAITHFULLY", "When You Love a Woman". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.