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When You Believe

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[Verse 1]
BmMany nights we've Aprayed, with F#mno proof anyBmone could hear
BmIn our hearts a Dhopeful song we Embarely underF#mstood
NBmow we are not afAraid, although F#mwe know there's much Bmto fear
GWe were moving Dmountains long beEmfore we knew we Acould
[Chorus]
DThere can be miraclesA/C#, when you believe
BmThough hope is Afrail, it's Ghard to kill
DWho knows what miracleA/C#s you can achieve
BmWhen you belAieve
SomeGhow you will,  Emyou will when Ayou beliBmeve
[Verse 2]
BmIn this time of feAar, when prayF#mer so often Bmproves in vain
BmHope seemed like Dthe summer birdEms too swiftlF#my flown away
Yet Bnow I'm stanAding here, my heart's so full, I Esus4can't exEplain
GSeeking faith aDnd speaking words EmI never thought AI'd say
[Chorus]
EThere can be miracleB/D#s, when you believe
C#mThough hope is Bfrail, it's Ahard to kill
EWho knows what miracleB/D#s you can achieve
C#mWhen you belBieve
SomeAhow you will,  F#myou will when Byou belEieve
[Bridge]
E  C#m  A  B
[Verse 3]
They don’t C#malways happen B/D#when you EaskB  E/G#  
And it’s C#measy to give B/D#in to your EfearB/F#  E/G#  
But Awhen you’re blinded E/G#by your B/F#pain
Can’t Esee your B/D#way safe C#mthrough the Brain
C#mThought of a still resilient voice
Says Blove is very near
[Chorus]
F#There can be miracleC#/E#s, when you believe
D#mThough hope is C#frail, it's Bhard to kill
F#Who knows what miracleC#/E#s you can achieve
D#mWhen you belC#ieve
SomeBhow you will, D#mnow you will
BYou will when C#you belD#mieveC#  
BYou will when C#you belF#ieve

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The story behind the song

This song is a powerful ballad about the possibility of miracles when one believes in God, with meaningful and inspirational lyrics. It was originally created for the 1998 animated film The Prince of Egypt. Mariah Carey's version, featuring Whitney Houston, was recorded for the film's end credits and soundtrack, with additional music and lyrics by Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds. At its heart, it plays like an anthem of faith and hope.

AI-written from these sources:When You Believe — Wikipedia ↗Mariah Carey — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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When You Believe

by Mariah Carey

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F#m

A/C#

Esus4

B/D#

C#m

E/G#

B/F#

C#/E#

D#m

[Verse 1]

Bm A F#m Bm

Many nights we've prayed, with no proof anyone could hear

Bm D Em F#m

In our hearts a hopeful song we barely understood

Bm A F#m Bm

Now we are not afraid, although we know there's much to fear

G D Em A

We were moving mountains long before we knew we could

[Chorus]

D A/C#

There can be miracles, when you believe

Bm A G

Though hope is frail, it's hard to kill

D A/C#

Who knows what miracles you can achieve

Bm A

When you believe

G Em A Bm

Somehow you will, you will when you believe

[Verse 2]

Bm A F#m Bm

In this time of fear, when prayer so often proves in vain

Bm D Em F#m

Hope seemed like the summer birds too swiftly flown away

B A Esus4 E

Yet now I'm standing here, my heart's so full, I can't explain

G D Em A

Seeking faith and speaking words I never thought I'd say

[Chorus]

E B/D#

There can be miracles, when you believe

C#m B A

Though hope is frail, it's hard to kill

E B/D#

Who knows what miracles you can achieve

C#m B

When you believe

A F#m B E

Somehow you will, you will when you believe

[Bridge]

E C#m A B

[Verse 3]

C#m B/D# E B E/G#

They don’t always happen when you ask

C#m B/D# E B/F# E/G#

And it’s easy to give in to your fear

A E/G# B/F#

But when you’re blinded by your pain

E B/D# C#m B

Can’t see your way safe through the rain

C#m

Thought of a still resilient voice

Says love is very near

[Chorus]

F# C#/E#

There can be miracles, when you believe

D#m C# B

Though hope is frail, it's hard to kill

F# C#/E#

Who knows what miracles you can achieve

D#m C#

When you believe

B D#m

Somehow you will, now you will

B C# D#m C#

You will when you believe

B C# F#

You will when you believe

About When You Believe Chords by Mariah Carey

Learn how to play When You Believe by Mariah Carey with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “When You Believe chords”, “When You Believe guitar chords”, or “Mariah Carey When You Believe chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy When You Believe chords and for experienced players who want accurate When You Believe lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Bm, A, F#m, D, Em, G.

FAQ — When You Believe by Mariah Carey

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What key is "When You Believe" in?

The chords for "When You Believe" show the original chord names (including Bm, A, F#m, D, Em, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.