Don't Stop Believin'

by Journey
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Lyrics

Just a (B)small town girl,

liv ing in a (A)lone ly world.

She took the (B)mid night train go ing (G#m)an y where.

Just a (B)cit y boy,

born and raised in (A)South De troit.

He took 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.

Oh.

(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' β€” Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in E β€” sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 116 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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 β€” the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About β€œDon't Stop Believin'”

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Don't Stop Believin'" suitable for a pianist?
Yes β€” both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key E, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
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 β€” the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Don't Stop Believin'" with this accompaniment?
Yes β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode β€” both hands, classic piano notation, key of E, real chord symbols β€” but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Don't Stop Believin'" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes β€” treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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