Lyrics
(C)We shall (F)o ver (C)come,
we shall (F)o ver (C)come,
we shall (F)o (G)ver (Am)come
(D7)some
(G)day.
(Dm7)Oh,
(C)deep
(F)in my (C)heart
(F)I
(G)do (G7)be (Am)lieve
(C)we shall (F)o ver (C)come
(G7)some
(C)day.
(C)We’ll walk (F)hand in (C)hand,
we’ll walk (F)hand in (C)hand,
we’ll walk (F)hand (G)in (Am)hand
(D7)some
(G)day.
(Dm7)Oh,
(C)deep
(F)in my (C)heart
(F)I
(G)do (G7)be (Am)lieve
(C)we shall (F)o ver (C)come
(G7)some
(C)day.
(C)day.
We Shall Overcome by Joan Baez
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “We Shall Overcome”
- What key is "We Shall Overcome" in?
- "We Shall Overcome" by Joan Baez is in the key of C with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "We Shall Overcome" 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 "We Shall Overcome" 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 "We Shall Overcome"?
- This arrangement of "We Shall Overcome" uses 7 chords: Am, C, D7, Dm7, F, G, G7.
- How long does it take to learn "We Shall Overcome" 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 Joan Baez can I play here?
- Try "JOE HILL", "Here's To You". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.