I Believe I Can Fly

by R. Kelly
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Lyrics

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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "I Believe I Can Fly" by R. Kelly as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in C — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 69 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "I Believe I Can Fly" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key C, 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 "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.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of C, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "I Believe I Can Fly" 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 — 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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