Does "I Believe I Can Fly" 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. "I Believe I Can Fly" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.

What chords are in "I Believe I Can Fly"?

Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

I Believe I Can Fly — Piano Lead Sheet

"I Believe I Can Fly" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

Lyrics

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 are (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 are (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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: C
Tempo: 120 BPM
Difficulty: hard
Artist: R Kelly

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How to Play "I Believe I Can Fly" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.