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liv ing in a (A)lone ly world.
Pay ing an She y took thing the to (B)mid night train go ing (G#m)an y where.
Some will win, Just a (B)cit y boy, lose,
born and raised in (A)South De troit.
Oh, the mo He took vie the (B)mid night train go ing (G#m)an y where.
A sing er in a (B)smo key room,
the smell of wine and (A)cheap per fume.
For a smile they can (B)share the night.
It goes (G#m)on and on and on and on.
(B)Stran (A)gers
(B)wait (Amaj7)ing
(E)up and down the (B)bou le (E)vard.
Their (B)shad (A)ows
(B)search (Amaj7)ing in the night.
(B)Street (A)light
(B)peo (Amaj7)ple,
(E)liv ing just to (B)find e (E)mo tion.
(B)Hid (A)ing
(B)search (Amaj7)ing in the night.
(B)some (Amaj7)where in the night.
(G#m)on and on and on and on.
(B)Stran (A)gers
(B)wait (Amaj7)ing
(E)up and down the (B)bou le (E)vard.
Their (B)shad (A)ows
(B)search (Amaj7)ing in the night.
(B)Street (A)light
(B)peo (Amaj7)ple,
(E)liv ing just to (B)find e (E)mo tion.
(B)Hid (A)ing
(B)search (Amaj7)ing in the night.
(B)some (Amaj7)where in the night.
(E)Don’t stop be (B)liev in’.
Hold on to that (A)feel ing.
(E)Street light
(B)peo ple.
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(E)Don’t stop be (B)liev in’.
Hold on to that (A)feel ing.
(E)Street light
(B)peo ple.
Oh.
Don't Stop Believin' — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key E, 116 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
Try other practice modes:
About “Don't Stop Believin'”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey in?
- The backing track is in E at 116 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Don't Stop Believin'" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Don't Stop Believin'"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Don't Stop Believin'", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Don't Stop Believin'" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Don't Stop Believin'"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Don't Stop Believin'"?
- "Don't Stop Believin'" was originally performed by Journey. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
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