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I (C)used to think that I could not go (Fm6)on,
and (C)life was noth ing but an aw ful (Fm6)song.
But (C)now I know the mean ing of true (Fm6)love,
I’m (C)lean ing on the ev er last ing (Fm6)arms.
(E)If I can (Am7)see it,
then I can (Fm6)do it.
If I just be (C)lieve it,
there’s noth ing (F)to it.
I be lieve I can (C)fly.
I be lieve I can (Am7add11)touch the sky.
I think a bout it ev ’ry (Dm7)night and day;
spread my wings and (F)fly a way.
I be (E7)lieve I can (Am7)soar;
I see me run ning through that (Fm6)o pen door.
I be lieve I can (C)fly,
I be lieve I can (Fm6)fly,
I be lieve I can (Am7)fly.
See, (C)I was on the verge of break ing (Fm6)down.
Some
(C)times si lence can seem so (Fm6)loud.
There
are (C)mir a cles in life I must a (Fm6)chieve,
but (C)first I know it starts in side of (Fm6)me.
(Fm6)be
(C)fly.
I be lieve I can (Am7add11)touch the sky.
I think a bout it ev ’ry (Dm7)night and day;
spread my wings and (F)fly a way.
I be (E7)lieve I can (Am7)soar;
I see me run ning through that (Fm6)o pen door.
I be lieve I can (C)fly,
I be lieve I can (Fm6)fly,
I be lieve I can (Am7)fly.
See, (Fm6)fly,
I be lieve I can (Am7)fly.
’Cause I be lieve in (C)you,
oh.
(F7)If I can (Bbm7)see it
then I can (Gbm6)do it.
If I just be (Db)lieve it,
there’s noth ing (Gb)to it.
I be lieve I can (Db)fly.
I be lieve I can (Bbm7)touch the sky.
I think a bout it ev ’ry (Ebm7)night and day;
spread my wings and (Gbmaj7)fly a way.
I be (F7)lieve I can (Bbm7)soar;
I see me run ning through that (Gbm6)o pen door,
I be lieve I can (Db)fly,
I be lieve I can (Gbm6)fly,
I be lieve I can (Db)fly.
If I just (Gbm6)spread my wings.
(Db)fly.
If I just
I Believe I Can Fly — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "I Believe I Can Fly" by R. Kelly. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of C, 69 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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.
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About “I Believe I Can Fly”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "I Believe I Can Fly" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "I Believe I Can Fly".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "I Believe I Can Fly" by R. Kelly in?
- The backing track is in C at 69 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 "I Believe I Can Fly" 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 "I Believe I Can Fly"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "I Believe I Can Fly", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "I Believe I Can Fly" 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 "I Believe I Can Fly"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "I Believe I Can Fly"?
- "I Believe I Can Fly" was originally performed by R. Kelly. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- How do I use "I Believe I Can Fly" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "I Believe I Can Fly" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in C, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.