Believe (From The Polar Express)

by Josh Groban
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Lyrics

(F)Chil

dren

(Am)sleep

ing,

(F)snow is soft ly (Am)fall

ing.

Dreams are (E)call

ing

like bells in the (F)dis a (C)tance.

(F)We

were

(Am)dream

ers

(F)not so long a (Am)go,

but one by (E)one,

we

to all had to (F)grow to (C)up.

(Am)When it seems the mag ic slipped a (Bb)way,

we (Eb)find it all a gain on Christ mas (Csus)Day.

Be (F)lieve in what your (Gm)heart is say ing, (F)hear the mel o (Bb)dy that’s play ing.

(F)There’s no time to (C)waste, there’s so (Gm)much to cel e (F)brate.

Be (F)lieve in what you (Gm)feel in side and (F)give your dreams the (A)wings to (Dm)fly.

(Gm7)You have ev ’ry thing you (Csus)need

if you just be lieve.

(F)Trains

move

(Am)quick

ly

(F)to their jour ney’s (Am)end.

ing.

Des ti (E)na

tions

are where we be (F)gin a (C)gain.

(F)Ships

go

(Am)sail

ing

(F)far a cross the (Am)sea,

but trust ing (E)star

light

to get where they (F)need to (C)be.

(Am)When it seems that we have lost our (Bb)way,

we (Eb)find our selves a gain on Christ mas (Csus)Day.

Be (F)lieve in what your (Gm)heart is say ing, (F)hear the mel o (Bb)dy that’s play ing.

(F)There’s no time to (C)waste, there’s so (Gm)much to cel e (F)brate.

Be (F)lieve in what you (Gm)feel in side and (F)give your dreams the (A)wings to (Dm)fly.

(Gm7)You have ev ’ry thing you (Csus)need

if you just be lieve.

be lieve.

Believe (From The Polar Express) — Simple Sheet Music

"Believe (From The Polar Express)" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of F, 90 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Believe (From The Polar Express)”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Believe (From The Polar Express)"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "Believe (From The Polar Express)" by Josh Groban played in?
Believe (From The Polar Express) is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Believe (From The Polar Express)"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Believe (From The Polar Express)" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Believe (From The Polar Express)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Believe (From The Polar Express)"?
"Believe (From The Polar Express)" was originally performed by Josh Groban. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Josh Groban can I play here?
Try "YOU RAISE ME UP", "FEBRUARY SONG", "HIGHER WINDOW". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Believe (From The Polar Express)". Key of F, 90 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.