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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "When You Believe" by Stephen Schwartz: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "When You Believe" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "When You Believe" by Stephen Schwartz. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "When You Believe" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "When You Believe" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.