When You Believe

by Stephen Schwartz
Loading song
Fetching song
1
Play in Kid Mode
Sing this song instead — backing track for “When You Believe
Backing track + lyrics — toggle the vocal, change the key, practice singing over piano.

Other arrangements of When You Believe

Pick a learning view or switch to the backing-track version.

Lyrics

(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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "When You Believe" by Stephen Schwartz in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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.

About “When You Believe

Can I learn "When You Believe" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "When You Believe" with hands-separate practice in E at 76 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "When You Believe"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "When You Believe" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "When You Believe"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "When You Believe" is in the key of E at 76 BPM.

More songs you might like