Other arrangements of When You Believe
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(Em)Man y nights we’ve (D)prayed
with (Bm7)no proof an y (Em)one could hear.
In our hearts a (Cmaj7)hope ful song we (Am7)bare ly un der stood.
Now (E)we are not a fraid,
al (D)though we know there’s (Asus4)much to (A)fear.
(Cmaj7)We were mov ing moun tains long be (Am7)fore we knew we could.
There can be mir a cles
when you be lieve.
Though hope is frail,
it’s (Cmaj7)hard to kill.
Who knows what mir a cles
you can a chieve?
When you be lieve,
some (Cmaj7)how you will,
you will when (D)you be lieve.
(Em)Eas y to de spair
when (Bm7)all you hear is (Em)fear and lies.
Eas y just to (Cmaj7)run and hide; too (Am7)fright ened to be gin.
But (E)if we dare to (D)dare,
don’t wait for an swers from the skies.
Each of us can (G)look in side and (Am7)hear this song with in.
There can be mir a cles
when you be lieve.
Though hope is (C#m)frail,
it’s (Dmaj7)hard to kill.
Who knows what mir a cles
you can a chieve?
When you be lieve,
some (D)how you will,
you will when (E)you be lieve.
(C#7)They don’t (F#m)al ways hap pen when you ask.
And it’s eas y to give in to your fear.
But when you’re blind ed by your pain, can’t see your way clear through the rain, a small but still re sil ient voice says (Esus4)hope is ver y (D)near.
(B)Oh.
(There can be mir a cles when you be lieve.)
Though hope is (D#m)frail,
it’s (Emaj7)hard to kill.
Who knows what mir a cles
you can a chieve?
When you be lieve,
some (E)how you will,
(Now you will.) and now you will.
You will when (E)you be lieve.
You will when you be lieve.
When You Believe — Visual Piano Sheet Music
"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 E, 76 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 “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 Stephen Schwartz played in?
- When You Believe is arranged in the key of E 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 76 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "When You Believe" 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 "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 Stephen Schwartz. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "When You Believe"?
- This arrangement uses 27 chords: A, Am7, Asus4, B, Bm, Bm7, C#7, C#m, +19 more.
- What other songs by Stephen Schwartz can I play here?
- Try "WHEN YOU BELIEVE", "As Long As You're Mine", "As Long As You're Mine". 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 E at 76 BPM.
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