Believe Me Now

by Steven Curtis Chapman
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Lyrics

I watch (D7)you look ing out a (G)cross the rag ing (Gm)wa ter,

so sure (D7)your on ly hope lies (G)on the oth er (Gm)side.

You hear (D7)the en e my that’s (G)clos ing in a (Gm)round you,

and (F)I

(Bbmaj13)know

that (F)you don’t have the (Gsus2)strength to fight,

but (F)do

(Bbmaj13)you

(Gsus2)have the faith to stand

and be (D)lieve Me now,

be (Asus)lieve Me here?

Re (Bm7)mem ber all the times I’ve told you loud and clear

I am with you,

and I am for (A)you.

So be (D)lieve Me now,

be lieve Me now.

I am (D)the One who waved My hand and split (Gm)the o cean,

I am (D)the One who spoke the words and raised the (Gm)dead.

And I’ve loved (D)you long be fore I (G)set the world in (Gm)mo tion.

(F)I

(Bbmaj7)know

(F)all the fears you’re (G)feel ing now.

But (F)do

(Bbmaj7)you

re (Gsus2)mem ber who I am?

Will you be (D)lieve Me now,

be (A)lieve it’s true.

I (Bm7)nev er have, I nev er will a (A)ban don you.

And the God that I have (A)al ways been I (Bm)will for ev er (C)be.

So be (D)lieve Me now.

I am (G5)the God who nev er wastes a sin (C)gle hurt that you en dure.

My words (G5)are true and all My (Bbmaj7)prom is es are (C)sure.

So be (D)lieve Me now.

Oh, be (Bbmaj7)lieve Me now.

So be (D)lieve Me now,

be (A)lieve Me here.

Re (Bm7)mem ber all the times I’ve told you loud and clear

I am with you,

and I am for (A)you.

So be (D)lieve Me now,

be (A)lieve it’s true.

I (Bm7)nev er have, I nev er will a (A)ban don you.

And the God that I have (A)al ways been I (Bm)will for ev er (C)be.

So be (D)lieve Me now,

be lieve Me now,

be lieve Me now.

Believe Me Now — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Believe Me Now" by Steven Curtis Chapman: 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 D, 72 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Believe Me Now”

What key is "Believe Me Now" by Steven Curtis Chapman played in?
Believe Me Now is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Believe Me Now"?
The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Believe Me Now" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Believe Me Now"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Believe Me Now"?
"Believe Me Now" was originally performed by Steven Curtis Chapman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Believe Me Now"?
This arrangement uses 16 chords: A, Asus4, Bbmaj, Bbmaj7, Bm, Bm7, C, D, +8 more.
What other songs by Steven Curtis Chapman can I play here?
Try "MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION", "HOW DO I LOVE HER", "I'M GONNA BE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Believe Me Now" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Believe Me Now" by Steven Curtis Chapman. 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 "Believe Me Now" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, 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 "Believe Me Now" 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.