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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "The Champion" by Carrie Underwood in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "The Champion" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "The Champion" with hands-separate practice in G at 120 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "The Champion"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "The Champion" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "The Champion"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "The Champion" is in the key of G at 120 BPM.