I'm A Believer

by The Monkees
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Lyrics

(G)I thought love was on ly true in (G)fair y tales,

meant for some one else but not for (G)me.

(C)Love was out to get me.

That’s the way it seemed.

Dis ap point ment (G)haunt ed all my dreams.

Then I saw her face;

now I’m a be liev er!

(C)Not a trace

of doubt in my (G)mind.

(C)I’m in (G)love,

and I’m a be (G)liev er!

I could n’t (F)leave her if I tried.

(G)I thought love was more or less a (G)giv in’ thing;

seems the more I gave the less I (G)got.

(C)What’s the use in try in’?

All you get is pain.

When I need ed (G)sun shine I got rain.

Then I saw her face;

now I’m a be liev er!

(C)Not a trace

of doubt in my (G)mind.

(C)I’m in (G)love,

and I’m a be (G)liev er!

I could n’t (F)leave her if I tried.

Yes I saw her face;

now I’m a be (G)liev er!

Not a trace

of doubt in my (G)mind.

Said I’m a be (G)liev er.

Yeah, (C)yeah, yeah, (G)yeah, yeah, (C)yeah.

Said I’m a be (G)liev er.

Yeah, (C)yeah, yeah, (G)yeah, yeah, (C)yeah.

Said I’m a be

I'm A Believer — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"I'm A Believer" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 120 BPM.

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

About “I'm A Believer”

Why does "I'm A Believer" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "I'm A Believer".
What key is "I'm A Believer" by The Monkees played in?
I'm A Believer 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'm A Believer"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I'm A Believer" 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'm A Believer"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I'm A Believer"?
"I'm A Believer" was originally performed by The Monkees. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I'm A Believer"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: C, D7, F, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by The Monkees can I play here?
Try "PLEASANT VALLEY SUNDAY", "THEME FROM "THE MONKEES"", "DAYDREAM BELIEVER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "I'm A Believer"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "I'm A Believer".
Can I see all the notes in "I'm A Believer"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 120 BPM.