I Believe In Happy Endings

by Neil Diamond
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Lyrics

I be lieve in (Eb)hap py (F)end ings,

star ry skies and (Eb)dreams come true.

And I’ve be lieved it (Eb)since I (F)first met you.

I I be lieve in of (Eb)new be (F)gin nings,

ex tra in nings, (Eb)brand new (F)starts,

lov ing (Gm)hearts that (Eb)care the (F)way I (Gm)do.

that (Bb)All these (Gm)things and (Eb)hap py (F)end ings (Bb)too.

(G)Sad songs

bring me right down with the blues.

(Am7)Glad songs

take me wher ev er I choose,

and I choose to be (Am7)there so that I can de clare

(D7)why

(Bb)too.

(G)Sad songs

bring me right down with the blues.

(Am7)Glad songs

take me wher ev er I choose,

and I choose to be (Am7)there so that I can de clare

(D7)I

know the cost of (Eb)tears and (F)trou bles.

I got lost, but (Eb)I got (F)through.

(Bb)And I (Gm)made it (Eb)’cause I (F)al ways (Gm)knew

that (Bb)you be lieved in (Eb)hap py (F)end ings (Gm)too.

(Bb)You and (Gm)me and (Eb)hap py (F)end ings (Bb)too.

I Believe In Happy Endings — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "I Believe In Happy Endings" by Neil Diamond in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of Eb. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 90 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “I Believe In Happy Endings”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "I Believe In Happy Endings"?
Yes — 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 Eb. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "I Believe In Happy Endings" by Neil Diamond played in?
I Believe In Happy Endings is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Believe In Happy Endings"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Believe In Happy Endings" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "I Believe In Happy Endings"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Believe In Happy Endings"?
"I Believe In Happy Endings" was originally performed by Neil Diamond. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I Believe In Happy Endings"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am7, Bb, C, D7, Eb, F, G, Gm, +1 more.
What other songs by Neil Diamond can I play here?
Try "ALONE AGAIN NATURALLY", "I AM...I SAID", "HELLO AGAIN". 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 — "I Believe In Happy Endings" 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 Eb, time signature, beams, dynamics — 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 — 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 — slow the tempo from 90 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 — 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.