Don't Stop Believin'

by Journey
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Lyrics

Just a (B)small town girl,

liv in’ in a (A)lone ly world.

She took the (B)mid night train go in’ (G#m)an y where.

Just a (B)cit y boy,

born and raised in (A)south De troit.

He took the (B)mid night train go in’ (G#m)an y where.

A sing er in a (B)smok y room.

The smell of wine and (A)cheap per fume.

For a smile they can (B)share the night.

It goes (G#m)on and on and on and on.

(B)Stran (A)gers

(B)wait (E)ing

(E)up and down the (B)boul e (E)vard, their (B)shad (A)ows

(B)search (E)ing in the night.

(B)Street (A)light

(B)peo (E)ple,

(E)liv ing just to (B)find e (E)mo tion, (B)hid (A)ing

(B)search (E)ing in the night.

(B)some (E)where in the night.

Work in’ hard to (B)get my fill.

Ev ’ry bod y (A)wants a thrill.

Pay in’ an y thing to (B)roll the dice just (G#m)one more time.

Some will win,

some will lose,

some were born to (A)sing the blues.

Oh, the mov ie nev er ends; it goes (G#m)on and on and on and on.

(E)Don’t stop be (B)liev in’.

Hold on to the (A)feel in’,

(E)street light

(B)peo ple.

(E)Don’t stop be (B)liev ing.

Hold on,

(E)street light

(B)peo ple.

(E)Don’t stop be (B)liev in’.

Hold on to the (A)feel in’,

(E)street light

(B)peo ple.

(E)Don’t stop be (B)liev ing.

Hold on,

(E)street light

(B)peo ple.

Don't Stop Believin' — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Don't Stop Believin'" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of E, 115 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Don't Stop Believin'

Where are the chord symbols for "Don't Stop Believin'" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Don't Stop Believin'" is in E.
What key is "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey played in?
Don't Stop Believin' is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Don't Stop Believin'"?
The arrangement plays at 115 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Don't Stop Believin'" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Don't Stop Believin'"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Don't Stop Believin'"?
"Don't Stop Believin'" was originally performed by Journey. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Don't Stop Believin'"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, B, C#m7, E, G#m.
What other songs by Journey can I play here?
Try "Faithfully", "FAITHFULLY", "When You Love a Woman". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Don't Stop Believin'" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Don't Stop Believin'" is in the key of E at 115 BPM.
What chords are in "Don't Stop Believin'"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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