When You Believe

by Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey

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Lyrics

(Bm)Man y nights we (A)pray

with (F#m7)no proof a ny (Bm)one could hear.

In our hearts a hope ful song we (Em7)bare ly un der (F#m)stand.

Now (B)we are not a fraid

al though we know there’s (Esus4)much to fear.

(G)We were mov ing moun tains long be (Em7)fore we knew we (Asus2)could.

There can be mi ra cles

when you be lieve.

Though hope is (F#m)frail

it’s (Gmaj7)hard to kill.

Who knows what mi ra cles

you can a chieve

when you be lieve,

some (Gmaj7)how you will?

You will when (A)you

be lieve.

Ooh.

(Bm)In this time of (A)fear

when (F#m7)prayer so of ten (Bm)proves in vain, hope seems like the sum mer birds, too (Em7)swift ly flown a (F#m)way.

Yet (B)now I’m stand ing (A)here,

my heart’s so full I (Esus4)can’t ex plain,

(G)seek ing faith and speak ing words I (Em7)nev er thought I’d (A)say.

There can be mi ra cles

when you be lieve.

Though hope is (G#m)frail

it’s (Amaj7)hard to kill.

Who knows what mi ra cles

you can a chieve

when you be lieve

some (Amaj7)how you will.

You will when (B)you

be lieve.

They don’t al ways hap pen when

you ask.

And it’s ea sy to give in to your fears.

But when you’re blind ed by your pain, can’t see your way straight through the rain, a small but still re sil ient voice

says (Bsus4)love is ve ry (B)near.

There can be mi ra cles

when you be lieve.

Though hope is (A#m)frail

it’s (A#m)hard to kill.

Who knows what mi ra cles

you can a chieve

when you be (A#m7)lieve,

some (Bmaj7)how you will?

(F#)Now you will.

You will when (C#)you

be (D#m)lieve.

You will when you

be (F#)lieve.

You will when you

be (F#)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 D at 62 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.