Believer
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Intro: Abm E B C#m (2x)
Abm E
When the valley couldn't hold me, they throw me in the river
B C#m Abm E B C#m
Thinking I would drown but, man, ah good swimmer, ohhh
Abm E
When the river didn't drown me, they throw me in the fire
B C#m Abm E B C#m
But the fire just cool, I could never burn, ohhh
Abm E
Cuz I'm a believer (I'm a believer)
B C#m
I'm a believer
Abm E
I'm a believer
B C#m
I'm a believer
Abm E B C#m (2x)
Hold up, pull up
Abm E B C#m
Cuz I'm a, I'm a
Abm E B C#m
Abm E
Freetown is my family (My family)
B C#m
Whole caribbean follow we (Follow we)
Abm
Evergreen like the forest be
E
Terrible they can't manage me
B C#m
Afrika no apology
Abm E B C#m (2x)
Cuz I'm a, I'm a
Abm E
When the valley couldn't hold me, they throw me in the river
B C#m Abm E B C#m
Thinking I would drown but, man, ah good swimmer, ohhh
Abm E
They say hotter the battle, yea, we dance when we conquer
B C#m
It's been forever, it won't be much longer
Abm E B C#m
Stand firm, you will be much stronger, ohhh
Abm E
Cuz I'm a believer (I'm a believer)
B C#m
I'm a believer
Abm E
I'm a believer
B C#m
I'm a believer
Abm
Freetown is my family
E
Rough sea never bother me
B
Whole carribbean follow we
C#m
Root deeper than a forestry
Abm
Evergreen like the forest be
E
Terrible they can't manage me
B
Afrika no apology
C#m
Hold up, pull up
Abm E B C#m (4x)
Abm E
Never fall down yet, don't digress
B C#m
Put us against any test, yea, no stress
Abm E B C#m
A'right
Abm E B C#m (2x)
How to play Believer
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Abm. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.