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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
"When You Believe" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of E, 76 BPM.
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About “When You Believe”
- Where are the chord symbols for "When You Believe" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "When You Believe" is in E.
- 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.
- Does "When You Believe" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "When You Believe" is in the key of E at 76 BPM.
- What chords are in "When You Believe"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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