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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
Read "When You Believe" by Stephen Schwartz in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of E. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "When You Believe"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature E. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "When You Believe" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature E, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 76 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.
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