Make Believe

by Jerome Kern
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Lyrics

We could (G7)make be lieve

I love you,

on ly (C)make be lieve

that you love (Em7)me.

(Ebdim)Oth ers (G7)find (Dm7)peace of (G)mind (F)in pre (G7)tend ing.

Could nโ€™t (C)you?

Could nโ€™t (D7)I?

Could nโ€™t (G)we

(Gdim)make be (G7)lieve our lips

are blend ing

in a (C)phan tom kiss,

or two or (D7)three?

Might as (Dm7)well make be (F#dim)lieve I love (C)you,

(Gdim)for, to (G7)tell the truth,

I (C)do.

Make Believe โ€” Piano Lead Sheet

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

About โ€œMake Believeโ€

Where are the chord symbols for "Make Believe" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Make Believe" is in C.
What key is "Make Believe" by Jerome Kern played in?
Make Believe 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 "Make Believe"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Make Believe" easy to play on piano?
Yes โ€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Make Believe"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Make Believe"?
"Make Believe" was originally performed by Jerome Kern. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Jerome Kern can I play here?
Try "SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES", "NOBODY ELSE BUT ME", "WHY DO I LOVE YOU?". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Make Believe" 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. "Make Believe" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.
What chords are in "Make Believe"?
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.