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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 hope ful song we (A7sus4)bare ly (Am7)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 to de (D)spair
when (Bm7)all you hear is (Em)fear and lies;
eas y just to and hide too (A7sus4)fright ened (Am7)to be gin.
But (E)if we dare to
don’t (D)wait for an swers (Asus4)from the (A)skies;
each of can in side and (Am7)hear this song with in.
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.
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 (D)will.
You will when (E)you
be lieve.
(C#7)They don’t (F#m7)al ways hap pen when
you ask,
and it’s eas y to give in to your fear.
But when your blind ed by your faith, can’t see a way clear through the rain, a small but still re sil ient voice says (Esus4)hope is ver y (D)near.
(B)Oh.
when you be lieve.)
Though hope is (D#m)frail
it’s (E)hard to kill.
Who knows what mir a cles
you can a chieve?
When you be lieve
some (E)how you will.
Now you (B)will.
You will when (C#m7)you
(F#)be lieve.
You will when you
be lieve.
When You Believe — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "When You Believe" by Stephen Schwartz. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of E, 58 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “When You Believe”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "When You Believe" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "When You Believe".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "When You Believe" by Stephen Schwartz in?
- The backing track is in E at 58 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "When You Believe" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "When You Believe"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "When You Believe", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "When You Believe" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "When You Believe"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "When You Believe"?
- "When You Believe" was originally performed by Stephen Schwartz. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Stephen Schwartz are available?
- Other accompaniments by Stephen Schwartz: "Popular (from Wicked)". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- How do I use "When You Believe" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "When You Believe" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in E, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
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