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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "The Champion" by Carrie Underwood 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: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “The Champion”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "The Champion"?
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 "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.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "The Champion" 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.