When You Believe

by Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey

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When You Believe

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Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey62 BPM

Lyrics

(Dm)Man y nights we’ve (C)prayed,

with (Am7)no proof an (Dm)y one could hear.

In our hearts a (Bb)hope ful song we (Gm7)bare ly un der (Am7)stood.

Now (D)we are not a (C)fraid,

al though we know there’s (Gsus)much to fear.

(Bb)We were mov ing (F)moun tains long be (C)fore we knew we could.

There can be mir a cles

when you be lieve.

Though hope is (Am)frail,

it’s (Bb)hard to kill.

Who knows what mir a cles

you can a chieve?

When you be (Am7)lieve,

some (Bb)how you will.

You will when (C)you

be (Dm)lieve.

In this time of (C)fear, when (Am7)prayer so of ten (Dm)proves in vain, hope seems like the (Bb)sum mer birds, too (Gm7)swift ly flown a (Am7)way.

Yet, (D)now I’m stand ing (C)here,

my heart so full I (G)can’t ex plain,

(Bb)seek ing faith and (F)speak ing words I (C)nev er thought I’d say:

There can be mir a cles

when you be lieve.

Though hope is (Am)frail,

it’s (Bb)hard to kill.

Who knows what mir a cles

you can a chieve?

When you be (Am7)lieve,

some (Bb)how you will

(Gm7)You (F)will when (C)you

be (F)lieve.

They don’t (C)al ways hap pen when you ask.

(Dm)And it’s (Bb)eas y to give (C)in to your (Fsus)fear.

(F)But (Bb)when you’re blind ed by your pain, can’t (C)see your way clear through the rain, a (Dm7)small but still re sil ient voice says (Gm)help is ver y near.

There can be mir a cles

when you be lieve.

Though hope is (Bm)frail,

it’s (Cmaj7)hard to kill.

Who knows what mir a cles

you can a chieve?

When you be (G)lieve,

some (Cmaj7)how you will,

(Em)now you will.

You will when (D)you

be (Em)lieve.

(CN.C.)You will when you, you will when you

be

(G)lieve,

just be (Em)lieve,

just be (Em)lieve.

You will when you

be (G)lieve.

When You Believe by Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “When You Believe” by Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey 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 62 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 "When You Believe" 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 "When You Believe"?
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.