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(CN.C.)If I lis tened long e nough to (G)you,
I’d find a (C)way
to be (D7)lieve that it’s all (G)true,
(A)know ing
that you (D)lied
straight (C)faced while I (G)cried.
Still, I (Em)look to find a (C)rea son to be (D)lieve.
Some one like (C)you
makes it (D)hard to live with (Em)out
(D)some bod y else.
Some one like (C)you
makes it (D)eas y to give,
nev er think a (D)bout my self.
(G)If I gave you (D)time to change my (G)mind,
I’d find a (C)way just to (D)leave the past be (G)hind,
(A)know ing
that you (D)lied
straight (C)faced while I (G)cried.
Still, I (Em)look to find a (C)rea son to be (D)lieve.
(C)you
makes it (D)hard to live with (Em)out
(D)some bod y else.
Some one like (C)you
makes it (D)eas y to give,
nev er think a (D)bout my self.
(G)If I lis tened (D)long e nough to (G)you,
I’d find a (C)way to be (D)lieve that it’s all (G)true,
(A)know ing
that you (D)lied
straight (C)faced while I (G)cried.
Still, I (Em)look to find a (C)rea son to be (D)lieve.
(C)rea son to be (D)lieve.
Some one like (C)you
makes it (D)hard y to live with (Em)out nev er think a (D)some bod y else.
Some one like (C)you
makes it (D)eas y to give, with (Em)out nev er think a (D)bout my y self.
Some one like (C)you...
Reason To Believe — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Reason To Believe" by Rod Stewart in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of G. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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 “Reason To Believe”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Reason To Believe"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature G. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- What key is "Reason To Believe" by Rod Stewart played in?
- Reason To Believe 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 "Reason To Believe"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Reason To 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 "Reason To Believe"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Reason To Believe"?
- "Reason To Believe" was originally performed by Rod Stewart. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Rod Stewart can I play here?
- Try "HANDBAGS AND GLADRAGS", "RHYTHM OF MY HEART", "YOU'RE IN MY HEART". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Reason To Believe" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature G, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 120 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.