The Champion

by Carrie Underwood
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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "The Champion" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “The Champion”

Can I play "The Champion" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "The Champion" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "The Champion" by Carrie Underwood played in?
The Champion 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 "The Champion"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Champion" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "The Champion"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Champion"?
"The Champion" was originally performed by Carrie Underwood. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Champion"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Bb, C, D, Dm, F, Gm.
What other songs by Carrie Underwood can I play here?
Try "EVER EVER AFTER", "INSIDE YOUR HEAVEN", "JESUS TAKE THE WHEEL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "The Champion"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "The Champion" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "The Champion"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Champion" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.