What key is "The Champion" in?

"The Champion" by Carrie Underwood is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "The Champion" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "The Champion" 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 "The Champion"?

This arrangement of "The Champion" uses 6 chords: Bb, C, D, Dm, F, Gm.

How long does it take to learn "The Champion" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Carrie Underwood can I play here?

Try "EVER EVER AFTER", "INSIDE YOUR HEAVEN", "JESUS TAKE THE WHEEL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I’ll be the last one (Gm)stand ing, they’re gon na hands in the did it for the (Bb)cham pion.

But don’t be look ing up at did it for the (F)o ver.

I did it for the bat tle; I’m a (D)sol dier.

Yeah, this is my a fight er like (Gm)Rock y, put you flat on your rec ords, I’m (Bb)A li.

All you peo ple watch ing on the (F)strong er, paid my dues, a head and put your bets a (D)own ya, ay!

I’ve been work ing my whole life,

and now it’s do or die.

I am in (Gm)vin ci ble, un break a ble, un (Bb)stop pa ble, un shak a ble.

They (F)knock me down, I get up a gain.

I am the (Gm)cham pi on.

You gon’ know my name.

You can’t (Bb)hurt me now.

I can’t feel the pain.

I was (F)made for this, yeah, I was born to win.

I am the (Gm)cham pi on.

When they write my (Gm)sto ry, they’re gon na say that I did it for the (Bb)glo ry.

But don’t be think ing that I did it for the (F)fame, yeah.

I did it for the love tle; of the (D)game, yeah, and this is my a chance er I’m (Gm)tak ing.

All you flat them old rec ords, I’m (Bb)break ing.

All you peo ple watch ing on the (F)T V, you my go a head and put your bets a (D)on me, ay!

I’ve been wait ing my whole life

to see my name in lights.

I am in (Gm)vin ci ble, un break a ble, un (Bb)stop pa ble, un shak a ble.

They (F)knock me down, I get up a gain.

I am the (Gm)cham pi on.

You gon’ know my name.

You can’t (Bb)hurt me now.

I can’t feel the pain.

I was (F)made for this, yeah, I was born to win.

I am the (Gm)cham pi on.

When they write my (Gm)cham pi on,

oh, (F)oh.

I am in (Gm)vin ci ble, un break a ble, un (Bb)stop pa ble, un shak a ble.

They (F)knock me down, I get up a gain.

I am the (Gm)cham pi on.

You gon’ know my name.

You can’t (Bb)hurt me now.

I can’t feel the pain.

I was (F)made for this, yeah, I was born to win.

I am the (Gm)cham pi on.

You gon’ know my name.

You can’t (Bb)hurt me now.

I can’t feel the pain.

I was (F)made for this, yeah, I was born to win.

I am the (Gm)cham pi on.

You gon’ know my name.

You can’t (Bb)hurt me now.

I can’t feel the pain.

I was (F)made for this, yeah, I was born to win.

I am the (Gm)cham

pi on.

The Champion by Carrie Underwood

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The Champion”

What key is "The Champion" in?: "The Champion" by Carrie Underwood is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "The Champion" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "The Champion" 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 "The Champion"?: This arrangement of "The Champion" uses 6 chords: Bb, C, D, Dm, F, Gm.
How long does it take to learn "The Champion" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Carrie Underwood can I play here?: Try "EVER EVER AFTER", "INSIDE YOUR HEAVEN", "JESUS TAKE THE WHEEL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.