Something To Believe In

by Poison

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Well, I see him on the T.

V.

(Ab)preach in’ ’bout the “Prom ised Land.”

He (Eb)tells me, “Be lieve in Je sus.”

Steals the (Ab)mon ey from my hands.

(Ebmaj9)Some say he was a good man

but, (Ebmaj9)Lord, I think he sinned.

Yeah, Yeah ee.

(Eb)Twen ty two years of men tal tears street in cries a (Ab)su Palm i cid Springs al a Vi ho et tel nam room.

vet.

Who fought a (Eb)los got ing the war a on a for ne eign mas shore to find his (Ab)coun try did n't want me him the back.

Their I (Eb)bul tried lets took all his best night friend in not Sai to break gon.

down and Our cry law yers took as his the (Ab)wife, tears his rolled kids, liv down no re my grets.

face.

In a I (Eb)time felt I so don’t cold re and mem emp ber ty mouth the in like a a (Ab)war lost he soul can’t out of for get.

place.

He cries, And “For the (Ebmaj7)give mir me ror, for mir what I’ve ror done on der there the wall ’cause sees I me (Gm)nev smile, er meant it the fades things I a did.” gain.

And give me some thing to be (Eb5)lieve in

if there’s a (Ab)Lord a bove.

Uh, give me some thing to be (Eb5)lieve in.

Oh (Ab)Lord, a rise.

My (Eb)best ty friend died a lone ly man street in some a (Ab)bod Palm ies in Springs an a o ho pen tel nam grave.

vet.

Who fought I (Eb)Un got der the call a last ken Christ ne on mas Eve and they his (Ab)used try told read “Je me sus the news.

A I (Eb)mile tried lets a all way lived night friend the not rich to break folk down and Our cry law yers and as I the (Ab)see tears how rolled they’re liv down in’ it my up.

face.

While the I (Eb)poor felt they so eat cold from and hand emp to ty mouth the rich like a a (Ab)drink lost he from can’t gold en for get.

cup.

He cries, And “For And (Ebmaj7)give it me just for makes what I’ve me done won der there why so ’cause man I y (Gm)nev lose er meant while the so things I few did.” win.

And give me some thing to be (Eb5)lieve in

if there’s a (Ab)Lord a bove.

Uh, give me some thing to be (Eb5)lieve in.

Oh (Ab)Lord, a rise.

My

Some times I (Ebmaj7)wish to God I did n’t know now (Gm)things I did n’t know (Ab)then.

Road, you got ta take me home.

I drive by the Ha.

Give me some thing to be lieve in.

(A give me some thing to be lieve in.)

Give me some thing to be lieve in.

(A give me some thing to be lieve in.)

Give me some thing to be

Yeah, some (Eb)times I wish I (Fm7)did n’t know now

(Gm)things I did n’t know then.

And give me some thing to be (Eb)lieve in.

Yeah, Yeah ee.

Something To Believe In by Poison — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Something To Believe In by Poison 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 Ab at 120 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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "Something To Believe In" 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 "Something To Believe In"?
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 "Something To Believe In" use?
Just 9 chords: Ab, C, Eb, Ebmaj7, Ebmaj9, Ebpow, Fm, Fm7, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Poison songs work for kids?
Try "EVERY ROSE HAS ITS THORN", "TALK DIRTY TO ME", "Every Rose Has Its Thorn". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.