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Don't Stop Believin'

Journey

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Don't Stop Believin' by Journey in the key of A

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

Verse 1
  A    Just A SmaEll-Town Girl,       LivinF#m' In A Lonely WoDrld
  A    She Took The Midnight ETrain Goin' Anywhere  C#m           D​
  A    Just A CitEy Boy,        BorF#mn And Raised InD South Detroit
  A      He Took The MidnighEt Train Goin' Anywhere C#m           D​

Verse 2
  A    A Singer In A Smoky REoom          The SmellF#m Of Wine And Cheap Perfume       D​
  A    For A Smile, They CaEn Share The Night      It Goes On And On C#mAnd On And On                    D​

Hook
StDrangers WaitinD'        Up And ADown The Boulevard           A​
Their ShadowDs   Searchin'D In The Night             A        A​
StDreetlights, People  D          LiviAn' Just To Find Emotion   A​
  D    Hidin'    SomDewhere In The Night

Instruments
  E A   E A D
  A   E   F#m   D

Verse 3
  A    Workin' Hard To Get My FiEll            EveryF#mbody Wants A Thrill D​
  A    Payin' Anything To Roll The EDice      Just One More Time    C#m              D​
  A    Some Will Win,       SomeE Will Lose      Some Are BoF#mrn To Sing The Blues      D​
  A    Oh, The Movie Never EndEs      It Goes On And On And OC#mn And On             D​

Instruments
  E A   E A D

Chorus (Fade Out)
  ADon't Stop Believin' E     Hold F#mOn To That Feelin'       D​
  AStreetlights, People  E          C#m      D​
  ADon't Stop Believin' E     Hold F#mOn           D​
  AStreetlights, People  E          C#m      D​
Also available in: E (Original) C D G

FAQ

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

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