I Believe I Can Fly
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C Fm
I used to think that i could not go on
C Fm
And life was nothing but an awful song
C Fm
But now I know the meaning of true love
C Fm
I'm kneeling on the everlasting lines
Am
If I can see it
Fm
Then I can do it
Am
If I just believe it
G
There's nothing to it
C
I believe i can fly
Am7
I believe i can touch the sky
Dm
I think about it every night and day
G
Spread my wings and fly away
Am
I believe I can soar
Fm
I see me running through that open door
C
I believe I can fly
Fm
I believe I can fly
Am
I believe I can fly
Oh...
C Fm
See I was on the verge of breaking out
C Fm
Sometimes silence can seem so loud
C Fm
There are miracles in life i must achieve
C Fm
But first I know it starts inside of me oh oh
Am
If I can see it
Fm
Then I can do it
Am
If I just believe it
G
There's nothing to it
C
I believe i can fly
Am7
I believe i can touch the sky
Dm
I think about it every night and day
G
Spread my wings and fly away
Am
I believe I can soar
Fm
I see me running through that open door
C
I believe I can fly
Fm
I believe I can fly
Am
I believe I can fly
Oh...
How to play I Believe I Can Fly
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.