I See A Victory

by Kim Burrell and Pharrell Williams
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Lyrics

They’ll call it a mys ter y,

but we’re gon na call it (vic to ry).

We’ll be writ ing his to ry.

It’s gon’ be (vic to ry).

There’ll be signs on top of signs, just so you know the (his to ry).

It’s say ing vic to ry

(is with me).

So Oh, let them laugh a bout it; and don’t wor ry what the doubt ers say ing.

And Yes, it’s an up hill bat tle, but guess who else is play ing.

See, I’m The next time y’all in ac tion and the ghost is in the room,

watch it work through the mass es, you know that we’ve been used.

go, let it be.

(Let go, let it be.)

No mat ter how deep,

(no mat ter how deep,)

I swear, just be neath

(I swear, just be neath),

you’ll find vic to ry,

(find your vic to ry).

They’ll call it a mys Spir it is re lent less, and when you let go and let it use you, then you too will be a wit ness.

let it be.

(Let go, let it be.)

No mat ter how deep,

(no mat ter how deep,)

I swear, just be neath,

(I swear, just be neath),

you’ll find vic to ry,

(find your vic to ry).

They’ll call it a mys ter y,

but we’re gon na call it (vic to ry).

We’ll be writ ing his to ry.

It’s gon’ be (G9)(vic to ry).

There’ll be signs on top of signs, just so you know the (his to ry).

It’s say ing vic to ry

(G9)(is with me).

Bi ble says you should (Dm7)pray for noth ing, ’cause ev ’ry week it’s gon’ be some thing.

You know the dev il can’t (F9)wait to jump in and com pli cate the things you trust in.

But I know my (Dm7)foun da tion is sol id; it can (G7)take some hat ing, (Cm7)and prayers go be yond (F7)the space sta tion, all the way to the Mas ter’s a pron.

a mys ter y,

(vic to ry).

We’ll be writ ing his to ry.

It’s gon’ be (G9)(vic to ry).

There’ll be signs on top of signs, just so you know the (his to ry).

It’s say ing vic to ry

(G)(is (Am)with (G)me).

I See A Victory — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "I See A Victory" by Kim Burrell and Pharrell Williams: 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 G, 96 BPM.

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

About “I See A Victory”

What key is "I See A Victory" by Kim Burrell and Pharrell Williams played in?
I See A Victory is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I See A Victory"?
The arrangement plays at 96 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I See A Victory" 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 See A Victory"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I See A Victory"?
"I See A Victory" was originally performed by Kim Burrell and Pharrell Williams. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I See A Victory"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: Am, Cm7, Cmaj7, Dm7, Ebmaj7, F7, F9, G, +3 more.
Is there a karaoke version of "I See A Victory" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I See A Victory" by Kim Burrell and Pharrell Williams. 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 See A Victory" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, 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 See A Victory" 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.