Do You Believe In Magic

by Lovin' Spoonful
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Lyrics

Do you be (F)lieve in mag ic in a (F)young girl’s heart, how the (C)mu sic can free her when (F)ev er it starts?

And it’s (C)mag ic if the (F)mu sic is groov y, it (C)makes you feel hap py like an (F)old time mov ie.

I’ll (Dm7)tell you ’bout the (Em7)mag ic and a (F)free your (Em7)soul, but it’s like (F)try in’ to tell a stran ger ’bout a rock and roll.

If you be lieve in mag ic, don’t a (F)both er to choose if it’s (C)jug band til mu sic till or (F)rhy thm and blues, just go and (C)lis ten, it ’ll (F)start with a smile that won’t (C)wipe off your face no mat ter (F)how hard you try.

Your (Dm7)feet start (Em7)tap pin’ and you (F)can’t seem to (Em7)find how you (F)got there.

So, just blow your (C)mind.

If you be (F)lieve in mag ic, come a (F)long with to me, we’ll it’s (C)dance un til morn ing till there’s (F)just you and me.

just And and (C)may be if the (F)mu sic is right, I’ll won’t (C)meet you to mor row sort of (F)late hard at night.

And (Dm7)we’ll go (Em7)danc in’, ba by, (F)then seem you’ll (Em7)see how the (F)got there.

So, just blow your (C)mind.

If you be (F)lieve in mag (F)mag ic’s in the mu sic and the mu sic’s in (C)me, (Dm7)yeah!

Do (F)you be lieve like I be lieve?

Do (C)you be lieve like I be lieve?

Do (F)you be lieve like I be lieve?

Do (C)you be lieve like I be lieve?

Do (C)you be lieve?

Do You Believe In Magic — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Do You Believe In Magic" by Lovin' Spoonful: 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 C, 130 BPM.

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

About “Do You Believe In Magic”

What key is "Do You Believe In Magic" by Lovin' Spoonful played in?
Do You Believe In Magic is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Do You Believe In Magic"?
The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Do You Believe In Magic" 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 "Do You Believe In Magic"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Do You Believe In Magic"?
"Do You Believe In Magic" was originally performed by Lovin' Spoonful. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Do You Believe In Magic"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: C, Dm7, Em7, F, G9.
Is there a karaoke version of "Do You Believe In Magic" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Do You Believe In Magic" by Lovin' Spoonful. 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 "Do You Believe In Magic" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Do You Believe In Magic" 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.