Believe Lead Sheet

 

E/Bsus2               C/Gsus2          G                D/Asus2

When we feel the rhythm of the music that surrounds the life we live

 

E/Bsus2              C/Gsus2                 G                   D/Asus2

(Live) and feel and give what’s real and keep your body moving

 

E/Bsus2     C/Gsus2              G                          D/Asus2

If you only watch and sit, you might miss out and not feel this and

 

E/Bsus2                      C/Gsus2             G                   D/Asus2 (3rd time is an A)

(And) since we care and want to share we ask you now to join us (3X)

 

DM7

You can feel the music, flowing through your bones

Don’t hold still, against your will, and look: you’re not alone

       G           DM7

And believe. Believe. (Chorus sings.)

DM7

You’ve got some favorites, songs you like to play

Without a doubt, pull ‘em out, brighten up your day

       G           DM7

And believe. Believe. (Chorus sings. Last line repeats.)

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E/Bsus2                 C/Gsus2                     G                           D/Asus2

When we stand and speak from our hearts we can make things better than they are

E/Bsus2           C/Gsus2              G                  D/Asus2

(Are) we willing to take turns and listen to each other

E/Bsus2        C/Gsus2             G                     D/Asus2

Say it can be, yes we can, let’s move it forward with a better plan

E/Bsus2                  C/Gsus2           G                   D/Asus2 (3rd time is an A)

(Plan) to make peace with the people who are here around us (3X)

DM7

So here we are, and where do we begin

Let’s crack the door, a little more, let good folks come in

         G          DM7

And believe. Believe.  (Chorus sings.)

DM7

It’s hard to start, with people far apart

So as we dance, we take the chance, we open up the heart

         G          DM7

And believe. Believe. (Chorus sings. Last line repeats.)

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E/Bsus2                C/Gsus2                 G                   D/Asus2

When our children speak the truth and show us again who we really are

E/Bsus2           C/Gsus2                G                 D/Asus2

(Are) we gonna face ourselves and recognize the love?

E/Bsus2                 C/Gsus2           G                   D/Asus2

Thank you child for showing us the openness that we all one-time knew

E/Bsus2         C/Gsus2                G                  D/Asus2 (3rd time is an A)

(New) again is what we feel when you are being you (3X) 

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Everytime I see you and you smile at me

Your joyful face, a happy place, It feels just right for me

    G         DM7

Believe. Believe. (Chorus sings.)

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Just look around, look at what you’ve done

No one’s mad, no one’s sad, we’re even having fun

    G         DM7

Believe. Believe. (Chorus sings.) (Twice. Then, music drops out completely.)

                      DM7

Believe...  Do believe!  (Music comes in and finishes in 2nd syllable of “Be-lieve”.)

 

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Production Details:

Verse 1 sung by:  Teddy , Elizabeth, Chris and Erin (8 lines to share)

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Verse 2         Miss Baker          Mrs. Williams

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Verse 3         Doug           Cheryl               Together

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The “Believe” part is an opportunity to harmonize, glorify, and magnify this part of the song. Can it be done in 3 or 4 parts?       Consider a clap during the chorus section.

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Staging:

As it’s introduced, a line-up of 9 kids face the audience and speak. When they finish and the music starts, the parents come onto stage and hug their kids, walking to side stage with them. The musical intro continues until they move. Verse by verse, the singers change. (Teachers in second, parents in the third.) But behind them should be a group of actors who move to the beat and support the energy of the song, swaying and stepping to and fro, as well as totally singing “Believe!”

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Musically:  Key of D in chorus

This song has a verse and chorus with different rhythms and perhaps in different keys. The verses have felt like a funky style of rock. The chorus distinctly different.

The messages in the verses are very important, and shouldn’t be sacrificed by the volume of the band. Same with the first part of the chorus sections. But, the “Believe” sections should be full-on volume and feeling, supporting the blissfully, hopeful sentiment!