What key is "Make It Happen" in?

"Make It Happen" by Mariah Carey is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Make It Happen" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Make It Happen" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Make It Happen"?

This arrangement of "Make It Happen" uses 11 chords: A7, Am, Am7, Bb, Bbmaj7, C, Dm, Eb, +3 more.

How long does it take to learn "Make It Happen" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Mariah Carey can I play here?

Try "THANK GOD I FOUND YOU", "ALWAYS BE MY BABY", "MY ALL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Not more than three short years a (Bb)go I was a ban doned and a (Am)lone, with out a pen ny to my (Bb)name, so ver y young and so a (Am)fraid.

No prop er shoes up on my (Bb)feet.

Some times I could n’t e ven (Am)eat.

I of ten cried my self to (Bb)sleep, but still I had to keep on go ing,

nev er (Am7)know ing

if I could (Bbmaj7)take it,

if I would (Gm)make (F)it (Eb)through (F)the (Bb)night.

I held on to my (Am7)faith.

I strug gled and I prayed and now I’ve found my way.

my way.

If you be lieve in your self e nough and (Bb)know what you want, you’re gon na make it (Am7)hap pen.

(Make it (Bb)hap pen.)

And if you get down on your knees at night and (Bb)pray to the Lord, He’s gon na make it (Am7)hap pen.

(Make it (Bb)hap pen.)

I know (Am)life can be so tough and (Bb)you feel like giv ing up, but you must be strong, ba by, just hold on.

You’ll nev er find the an swers if you throw your life a way.

I used to feel the way you (Bb)do, still I had to keep on go ing,

nev er (Am7)know ing

if I could (Bbmaj7)take it,

if I would (Gm)make (F)it (Eb)through (F)the (Bb)night.

I held on to my (Am7)faith.

I strug gled and I prayed and now I’ve fi n’lly way.

my way.

If you be lieve in your self e nough and (Bb)know what you want, you’re gon na make it (Am7)hap pen.

(Make it (Bb)hap pen.)

And if you get down on your knees at night and (Bb)pray to the Lord, He’s gon na make it (Am7)hap pen.

(Make it (Bb)hap pen.)

I know (Am)life can be so tough and (Bb)you feel like giv ing up, but you must be strong, ba by, just hold on.

You’ll nev er find the an swers if you throw your life a way.

I used to feel the way you (Bb)do, still I had to keep on go If you be lieve in your self e nough and (Bb)know what you want, you’re gon na make it (Am)hap pen.

(Make it (Bb)hap pen.)

And if you get down on your knees at night and (Bb)pray to the Lord, He’s gon na make it (Am)hap pen.

(Make it (Bb)hap pen.) Make it (Dm)hap pen.

I held on to my (Am7)faith.

pen.)

I once was lost, but now I’m found.

I got my feet on sol id ground.

Thank you, Lord.

If you be lieve with in your soul, just hold on tight and don’t let go.

You can make it.

(Make it (Dm)hap pen.)

If you be lieve in your self e nough and (Bb)know what you want, you’re gon na make it (Am)hap pen.

(Make it (Bb)hap pen.)

And if you get down on your knees at night and (Bb)pray to the Lord, He’s gon na make it (Am)hap pen.

(Make it (Bb)hap pen.)

If you be lieve in your self e nough and know what you want, you’re gon na make it hap pen.

(Make it hap pen.)

And if you get down on your knees at night and pray to the Lord, He’s gon na make it hap pen.

(Make it hap pen.)

Make It Happen by Mariah Carey

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 110 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Make It Happen”

What key is "Make It Happen" in?: "Make It Happen" by Mariah Carey is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Make It Happen" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Make It Happen" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Make It Happen"?: This arrangement of "Make It Happen" uses 11 chords: A7, Am, Am7, Bb, Bbmaj7, C, Dm, Eb, +3 more.
How long does it take to learn "Make It Happen" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Mariah Carey can I play here?: Try "THANK GOD I FOUND YOU", "ALWAYS BE MY BABY", "MY ALL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.