I Believe

by Christina Perri
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I be lieve if I knew where I was go (Bm)ing, I’d (F#m)lose

my

way.

And I be lieve that the words that he told (Bm)you are (F#m)not

your

grave.

I know that

we are (Bm)not

the weight of all our mem o ries.

I be lieve in the things

that I (Bm)am a (F#m)fraid

to

say.

(C#m)Hold

on,

(C#m)hold

on.

I be lieve in the lost where pos si bil (Bm)i ties (F#m)you

can

see.

And I be lieve that the dark ness re minds (Bm)us where (F#m)light

can

be.

I know that

your heart (Bm)is

still beat ing, beat ing, dar o ling.

I be lieve that you fell

so you (Bm)would land (F#m)fraid

to

say.

(C#m)Hold

on,

(C#m)hold

on.

(F#m)next

to

me.

’Cause I have been

where

you are

be fore.

And (E)I have felt

the pain

of los

ing who you are.

And (E)I have died

so man y times,

but (A)I (E)am (F#m)still (E)a (B)live.

I be lieve that to mor row is strong (Bm)er than (F#m)yes

ter

day.

And I be lieve that your head is the on (Bm)ly thing (F#m)in

your

way.

I wish that

you could (Bm)see

your scars

turn in

to beau ty.

I be lieve that to day it’s o kay (Bm)to be (F#m)not

o

kay.

(C#m)Hold

on,

(C#m7)hold

on.

’Cause I have been (B)live.

This is

not the end (Bm)of me,

this is the be gin ning.

This is

not the end (Bm)of me,

this is the be gin ning.

gin ning.

(Hold

(A)on.) This is

not the end (Bm)of me,

this is the be gin ning.

(Hold

(A)on.) This is

not the end (Bm)of me,

this is the be gin ning.

(Hold

gin ning.

(Hold

on.) This am

(Bm)still the end a of live.)

this is the be gin ning.

(Hold

(A)(I This am

(Bm)still the end a of live.)

this is the be gin ning.

(Hold

this is the be gin ning.

I Believe β€” Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "I Believe" by Christina Perri in classic piano notation β€” both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of A. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 74 BPM.

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

About β€œI Believe”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "I Believe"?
Yes β€” the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature A. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "I Believe" by Christina Perri played in?
I Believe is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Believe"?
The arrangement plays at 74 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Believe" 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 "I Believe"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Believe"?
"I Believe" was originally performed by Christina Perri. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I Believe"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: A, B, Bm, Bm7, C, C#m, C#m7, D, +4 more.
What other songs by Christina Perri can I play here?
Try "A THOUSAND YEARS", "HUMAN", "Jar of Hearts". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes β€” "I Believe" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature A, time signature, beams, dynamics β€” everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view β€” the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes β€” slow the tempo from 74 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes β€” Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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