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Don't Stop Believin'

Journey

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Don't Stop Believin' by Journey

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1980s Genre: Rock Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  E   B   C#m   A
  E   B   G#m   A

Verse 1
  E    Just A SmaBll-Town Girl,       LivinC#m' In A Lonely WoArld
  E    She Took The Midnight BTrain Goin' Anywhere  G#m           A​
  E    Just A CitBy Boy,        BorC#mn And Raised InA South Detroit
  E      He Took The MidnighBt Train Goin' Anywhere G#m           A​

Verse 2
  E    A Singer In A Smoky RBoom          The SmellC#m Of Wine And Cheap Perfume       A​
  E    For A Smile, They CaBn Share The Night      It Goes On And On G#mAnd On And On                    A​

Hook
StArangers WaitinA'        Up And EDown The Boulevard           E​
Their ShadowAs   Searchin'A In The Night             E        E​
StAreetlights, People  A          LiviEn' Just To Find Emotion   E​
  A    Hidin'    SomAewhere In The Night

Instruments
  B E   B E A
  E   B   C#m   A

Verse 3
  E    Workin' Hard To Get My FiBll            EveryC#mbody Wants A Thrill A​
  E    Payin' Anything To Roll The BDice      Just One More Time    G#m              A​
  E    Some Will Win,       SomeB Will Lose      Some Are BoC#mrn To Sing The Blues      A​
  E    Oh, The Movie Never EndBs      It Goes On And On And OG#mn And On             A​

Instruments
  B E   B E A

Chorus (Fade Out)
  EDon't Stop Believin' B     Hold C#mOn To That Feelin'       A​
  EStreetlights, People  B          G#m      A​
  EDon't Stop Believin' B     Hold C#mOn           A​
  EStreetlights, People  B          G#m      A​
Also available in: C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Don't Stop Believin'?

The chords for Don't Stop Believin' are: E, B, C#m, A, G#m

What is the original key of Don't Stop Believin'?

The original key is E.

What is the difficulty of playing Don't Stop Believin'?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Don't Stop Believin' in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Don't Stop Believin' be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Don't Stop Believin' on ukulele?

Chord Don't Stop Believin' can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Don't Stop Believin'?

Don't Stop Believin' uses 5 chords: E, B, C#m, A, G#m

What is the easiest way to play Don't Stop Believin'?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Don't Stop Believin' released in?

Don't Stop Believin' was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Don't Stop Believin'?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Don't Stop Believin' to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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