When You Believe

by Stephen Schwartz

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(Dm)Man y nights we’ve (C)prayed with (Am)no proof an y (Bb)one could (Dm)hear.

In our hearts a (Bbmaj7)hope ful song we (Gm7)bare ly un der (Am)stood.

Now (D)we are not a (Am7)fraid, al (C)though we (C)know there’s (G)much to (Fmaj7)fear.

(Bb)We were mov ing (Dm)moun tains long be (Gm7)fore we (Bbmaj7)knew we (Csus4)could.

There can be mir a cles when you be (Am7)lieve.

Though hope is (Am)frail, it’s (Bb)hard to kill.

Who knows what mir a cles you can a (Am7)chieve?

When you be (F)lieve, (Am)some (Bbmaj7)how you will,

you will when (C)you be (Dm)lieve.

(Dm)In this time of (C)fear, when (Am)prayer so of ten (Bb)proved in (Dm)vain, hope seemed like the (Bbmaj7)sum mer birds, too (Gm7)swift ly flown a (Am)way.

Yet (D)now I’m stand ing (Am7)here, with (C)heart so (C)full I (G)can’t ex (Fmaj7)plain, (Bb)seek ing faith and (Dm)speak ing words I (Gm7)nev er (Bbmaj7)thought I’d (Csus)say.

There can be mir a cles when you be (D)lieve.

Though hope is (Bm)frail, it’s (Cmaj7)hard to kill.

Who knows what mir a cles you can a (D)chieve?

When you be (G)lieve, some (C)how you will,

you will when (D)you be (G)lieve.

A shi ra (G)l’A don ai (Em)ki ga (Bm)oh ga (G)ah.

A (G)shi ra (G)l’A don ai (Em)ki ga (Bm)oh ga (G)ah.

(D)Mi cha (D)mo cha (G)ba e (Am)lim (Csus2)A don (D)ai

Mi ka (D)mo cha (G)ne (Am)dar ba (G)ko (D)desh.

Na (Em)chi tah (Bm)v’ (Em)chas (Bm)d’ (Em)cha (Am)am zu ga (D)al ta.

Na (Em)chi tah (Bm)v’ (Em)chas (Bm)d’ (Em)cha (Am)am zu ga (D)al ta.

A shi ra, a shi ra, a shi ra.

A (G)shi ra (G)l’A don ai (Em)ki ga (Bm)oh ga (G)ah.

(D)l’A (G)shi ra (G)A don ai (Em)ki ga (Bm)oh ga (G)ah.

(D)Mi cha (D)mo cha (G)ba e (Am)lim (Csus2)a don (D)ai.

Mi ka (D)mo cha (G)ne (Am)dar ba (G)ko (D)desh.

Na (Em)chi tah (Bm)v’ (Em)chas (Bm)d’ (Em)cha (Am)am zu ga (D)al ta.

Na (Em)chi tah v’ chas d’ cha (Am)am zu ga (D)al ta.

A shi ra, a shi ra, a shi ra.

There can be mir a cles when you be (E)lieve.

Though hope is (C#m)frail, it’s (Dmaj7)hard to kill.

Who knows what mir a cles you can a (E)chieve?

When you be (C#m)lieve, some (D)how you will,

(F#m)now you will.

You will when (E)you

be (F#m)lieve.

(CN.C.)You will when you be (A)lieve.

When You Believe by Stephen Schwartz — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “When You Believe” by Stephen Schwartz 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 G at 92 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.
  • 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.