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(Dm)Man y nights we’ve (C)prayed with (Am)no proof an y (Bb)one could (Dm)hear.
In our hearts a (Bbmaj7)hope ful song we (Gm7)bare ly un der (Am)stood.
Now (D)we are not a (Am7)fraid, al (C)though we (C)know there’s (G)much to (Fmaj7)fear.
(Bb)We were mov ing (Dm)moun tains long be (Gm7)fore we (Bbmaj7)knew we (Csus4)could.
There can be mir a cles when you be (Am7)lieve.
Though hope is (Am)frail, it’s (Bb)hard to kill.
Who knows what mir a cles you can a (Am7)chieve?
When you be (F)lieve, (Am)some (Bbmaj7)how you will,
you will when (C)you be (Dm)lieve.
(Dm)In this time of (C)fear, when (Am)prayer so of ten (Bb)proved in (Dm)vain, hope seemed like the (Bbmaj7)sum mer birds, too (Gm7)swift ly flown a (Am)way.
Yet (D)now I’m stand ing (Am7)here, with (C)heart so (C)full I (G)can’t ex (Fmaj7)plain, (Bb)seek ing faith and (Dm)speak ing words I (Gm7)nev er (Bbmaj7)thought I’d (Csus)say.
There can be mir a cles when you be (D)lieve.
Though hope is (Bm)frail, it’s (Cmaj7)hard to kill.
Who knows what mir a cles you can a (D)chieve?
When you be (G)lieve, some (C)how you will,
you will when (D)you be (G)lieve.
A shi ra (G)l’A don ai (Em)ki ga (Bm)oh ga (G)ah.
A (G)shi ra (G)l’A don ai (Em)ki ga (Bm)oh ga (G)ah.
(D)Mi cha (D)mo cha (G)ba e (Am)lim (Csus2)A don (D)ai
Mi ka (D)mo cha (G)ne (Am)dar ba (G)ko (D)desh.
Na (Em)chi tah (Bm)v’ (Em)chas (Bm)d’ (Em)cha (Am)am zu ga (D)al ta.
Na (Em)chi tah (Bm)v’ (Em)chas (Bm)d’ (Em)cha (Am)am zu ga (D)al ta.
A shi ra, a shi ra, a shi ra.
A (G)shi ra (G)l’A don ai (Em)ki ga (Bm)oh ga (G)ah.
(D)l’A (G)shi ra (G)A don ai (Em)ki ga (Bm)oh ga (G)ah.
(D)Mi cha (D)mo cha (G)ba e (Am)lim (Csus2)a don (D)ai.
Mi ka (D)mo cha (G)ne (Am)dar ba (G)ko (D)desh.
Na (Em)chi tah (Bm)v’ (Em)chas (Bm)d’ (Em)cha (Am)am zu ga (D)al ta.
Na (Em)chi tah v’ chas d’ cha (Am)am zu ga (D)al ta.
A shi ra, a shi ra, a shi ra.
There can be mir a cles when you be (E)lieve.
Though hope is (C#m)frail, it’s (Dmaj7)hard to kill.
Who knows what mir a cles you can a (E)chieve?
When you be (C#m)lieve, some (D)how you will,
(F#m)now you will.
You will when (E)you
be (F#m)lieve.
(CN.C.)You will when you be (A)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 D, 92 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 D 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 92 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 23 chords: A, Am, Am7, Bb, Bbmaj7, Bm, Bm7, C, +15 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 D, 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.