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' — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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'

Can I learn "Don't Stop Believin'" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Don't Stop Believin'" with hands-separate practice in E at 115 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Don't Stop Believin'"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Don't Stop Believin'" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Don't Stop Believin'"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Don't Stop Believin'" is in the key of E at 115 BPM.

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