We Shall Overcome

by Joan Baez
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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"We Shall Overcome" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 90 BPM.

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

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About “We Shall Overcome”

What key is "We Shall Overcome" by Joan Baez played in?
We Shall Overcome is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "We Shall Overcome"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "We Shall Overcome" 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 "We Shall Overcome"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "We Shall Overcome"?
"We Shall Overcome" was originally performed by Joan Baez. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

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