Other arrangements of I Believe I Can Fly
Pick a learning view.
I (C)used to think that I could not go (D)on,
and (C)life was noth ing but an aw ful (D)song.
There But (C)now I know the mean ing of true (D)love.
I’m (C)lean ing on the ev er last ing (E)arm.
If I can (Am7)see it,
then I can (D)do it; if I just be (C)lieve it,
there’s noth ing (Dm7)to it.
I be lieve I can (C)fly,
I be lieve I can (Am7)touch the sky.
I think a bout it ev ’ry (Dm7)night and day, spread my wings and (Dm7)fly a way.
I be (G#dim7)lieve I can (Am7)soar, I see me run ning through that (D)o pen door.
I be lieve I can (C)fly,
I be lieve I can (D)fly,
I be lieve I can (Am7)fly.
See, (C)I was on the verge of break ing (D)down.
Some (C)times was si ing lence can seem so (D)loud.
There But (C)mir a cles in life I must a (D)chieve,
but (C)first I know it starts in side of (E)me.
If I can (Am7)see it,
then I can (D)do it; if I just be (C)lieve it,
there’s noth ing (Dm7)to it.
I be lieve I can (C)fly,
I be lieve I can (Am7)touch the sky.
I think a bout it ev ’ry (Dm7)night and day, spread my wings and (Dm7)fly a way.
I be (G#dim7)lieve I can (Am7)soar, I see me run ning through that (D)o pen door.
I be lieve I can (C)fly,
I be lieve I can (D)fly,
I be lieve I can (Am7)fly.
See, (D)fly, oh, I be lieve I can (Am7)fly.
Hey, ’cause I be lieve in (C)me,
oh.
If I can (Bbm7)see it,
then I can (Eb)do it; if I just be (Db)lieve it,
there’s noth ing (Ebm7)to it.
I be lieve I can (Db)fly,
I be lieve I can (Bbm7)touch the sky.
I think a bout it ev ery (Ebm7)night and day, spread my wings and (Adim7)fly a way.
I be lieve I can (Bbm7)soar, I see me run ning through that (Eb)o pen door.
I be lieve I can (Db)fly,
I be lieve I can (Eb)fly,
I be lieve I can (Db)fly,
hey, if I just (Eb)spread my wings.
I can (Db)fly,
I can (Eb)fly,
I can (Db)fly, hey, if I just (Eb)spread my wings.
I can (Db)fly.
I Believe I Can Fly — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "I Believe I Can Fly" by R Kelly: 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, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “I Believe I Can Fly”
- What key is "I Believe I Can Fly" by R Kelly played in?
- I Believe I Can Fly 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 "I Believe I Can Fly"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Believe I Can Fly" 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 I Can Fly"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Believe I Can Fly"?
- "I Believe I Can Fly" was originally performed by R Kelly. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I Believe I Can Fly"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Adim7, Am7, Bbm7, C, Db, Dm7, E7, Ebm7, +2 more.
- What other songs by R Kelly can I play here?
- Try "TRAPPED IN THE CLOSET", "The World's Greatest". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "I Believe I Can Fly" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Believe I Can Fly" by R Kelly. 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 "I Believe I Can Fly" 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 "I Believe I Can Fly" 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.