When You Believe

by Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey
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(Dm)Man y nights we’ve (C)prayed,

with (Am7)no proof an (Dm)y one could hear.

In our hearts a (Bb)hope ful song we (Gm7)bare ly un der (Am7)stood.

Now (D)we are not a (C)fraid,

al though we know there’s (Gsus)much to fear.

(Bb)We were mov ing (F)moun tains long be (C)fore we knew we could.

There can be mir a cles

when you be lieve.

Though hope is (Am)frail,

it’s (Bb)hard to kill.

Who knows what mir a cles

you can a chieve?

When you be (Am7)lieve,

some (Bb)how you will.

You will when (C)you

be (Dm)lieve.

In this time of (C)fear, when (Am7)prayer so of ten (Dm)proves in vain, hope seems like the (Bb)sum mer birds, too (Gm7)swift ly flown a (Am7)way.

Yet, (D)now I’m stand ing (C)here,

my heart so full I (G)can’t ex plain,

(Bb)seek ing faith and (F)speak ing words I (C)nev er thought I’d say:

There can be mir a cles

when you be lieve.

Though hope is (Am)frail,

it’s (Bb)hard to kill.

Who knows what mir a cles

you can a chieve?

When you be (Am7)lieve,

some (Bb)how you will

(Gm7)You (F)will when (C)you

be (F)lieve.

They don’t (C)al ways hap pen when you ask.

(Dm)And it’s (Bb)eas y to give (C)in to your (Fsus)fear.

(F)But (Bb)when you’re blind ed by your pain, can’t (C)see your way clear through the rain, a (Dm7)small but still re sil ient voice says (Gm)help is ver y near.

There can be mir a cles

when you be lieve.

Though hope is (Bm)frail,

it’s (Cmaj7)hard to kill.

Who knows what mir a cles

you can a chieve?

When you be (G)lieve,

some (Cmaj7)how you will,

(Em)now you will.

You will when (D)you

be (Em)lieve.

(CN.C.)You will when you, you will when you

be

(G)lieve,

just be (Em)lieve,

just be (Em)lieve.

You will when you

be (G)lieve.

When You Believe — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"When You Believe" 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 Bb, 62 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “When You Believe

Why does "When You Believe" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "When You Believe".
What key is "When You Believe" by Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey played in?
When You Believe is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "When You Believe"?
The arrangement plays at 62 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "When You Believe" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "When You Believe"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "When You Believe"?
"When You Believe" was originally performed by Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey can I play here?
Try "When You Believe". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "When You Believe"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "When You Believe".
Can I see all the notes in "When You Believe"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 62 BPM.

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