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(Em)Man y nights we’ve (D)prayed
with (Bm7)no proof an y (Em)one could hear; in our hearts a hope ful song we (A7sus4)bare ly (Am7)un der stood.
Now (E)we are not a fraid,
al (D)though we know there’s (Asus4)much to (A)fear; (Cmaj7)we were mov ing moun tains long be (Am7)fore we knew we could.
There can be mir a cles
when you be lieve.
Though hope is frail,
it’s (Cmaj7)hard to kill.
Who knows what mir a cles
you can a chieve?
When you be lieve
some (Cmaj7)how you will.
You will when (D)you
be lieve.
(Em)Eas to de (D)spair
when (Bm7)all you hear is (Em)fear and lies;
eas y just to and hide too (A7sus4)fright ened (Am7)to be gin.
But (E)if we dare to
don’t (D)wait for an swers (Asus4)from the (A)skies;
each of can in side and (Am7)hear this song with in.
There can be mir a cles
when you be lieve.
Though hope is frail,
it’s (Cmaj7)hard to kill.
Who knows what mir a cles
you can a chieve?
When you be lieve
some (Cmaj7)how you will.
You will when (D)you
be lieve.
There can be mir a cles
when you be lieve.
Though hope is (C#m)frail,
it’s (Dmaj7)hard to kill.
Who knows what mir a cles
you can a chieve?
When you be lieve
some (D)how you (D)will.
You will when (E)you
be lieve.
(C#7)They don’t (F#m7)al ways hap pen when
you ask,
and it’s eas y to give in to your fear.
But when your blind ed by your faith, can’t see a way clear through the rain, a small but still re sil ient voice says (Esus4)hope is ver y (D)near.
(B)Oh.
when you be lieve.)
Though hope is (D#m)frail
it’s (E)hard to kill.
Who knows what mir a cles
you can a chieve?
When you be lieve
some (E)how you will.
Now you (B)will.
You will when (C#m7)you
(F#)be lieve.
You will when you
be lieve.
When You Believe — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "When You Believe" by Stephen Schwartz: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of E, 58 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.
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About “When You Believe”
- Can I sing "When You Believe" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "When You Believe" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in E, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "When You Believe" by Stephen Schwartz in?
- The backing track is in E at 58 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 "When You Believe" 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 "When You Believe"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "When You Believe", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "When You Believe" 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 "When You Believe"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "When You Believe"?
- "When You Believe" was originally performed by Stephen Schwartz. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Stephen Schwartz are available?
- Other accompaniments by Stephen Schwartz: "Popular (from Wicked)". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "When You Believe" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "When You Believe" by Stephen Schwartz. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "When You Believe" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "When You Believe" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.
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