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 n’t (C)you?

Could n’t (D7)I?

Could n’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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "Make Believe" by Jerome Kern in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of C, 120 BPM.

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

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About “Make Believe”

Can I learn "Make Believe" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Make Believe" with hands-separate practice in C at 120 BPM.
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 — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Make Believe"?
Yes — 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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Make Believe"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Make Believe" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Make Believe"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Make Believe" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.