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Don't Stop Believin'

Journey

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

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1980s Genre: Rock Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  G   D   Em   C
  G   D   Bm   C

Verse 1
  G    Just A SmaDll-Town Girl,       LivinEm' In A Lonely WCorld
  G    She Took The Midnight DTrain Goin' Anywhere  Bm          C​
  G    Just A CitDy Boy,        BorEmn And Raised ICn South Detroit
  G      He Took The MidnighDt Train Goin' Anywhere Bm          C​

Verse 2
  G    A Singer In A Smoky RDoom          The SmellEm Of Wine And Cheap Perfume      C​
  G    For A Smile, They CaDn Share The Night      It Goes On And On BmAnd On And On                   C​

Hook
StCrangers WaitinC'        Up And GDown The Boulevard           G​
Their ShadowCs   Searchin'C In The Night             G        G​
StCreetlights, People  C          LiviGn' Just To Find Emotion   G​
  C    Hidin'    SomCewhere In The Night

Instruments
  D G   D G C
  G   D   Em   C

Verse 3
  G    Workin' Hard To Get My FiDll            EveryEmbody Wants A ThrillC​
  G    Payin' Anything To Roll The DDice      Just One More Time    Bm             C​
  G    Some Will Win,       SomeD Will Lose      Some Are BoEmrn To Sing The Blues     C​
  G    Oh, The Movie Never EndDs      It Goes On And On And OBmn And On            C​

Instruments
  D G   D G C

Chorus (Fade Out)
  GDon't Stop Believin' D     Hold EmOn To That Feelin'      C​
  GStreetlights, People  D          Bm     C​
  GDon't Stop Believin' D     Hold EmOn          C​
  GStreetlights, People  D          Bm     C​
Also available in: E (Original) C D A

FAQ

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

The chords for Don't Stop Believin' are: G, D, Em, C, Bm

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: G, D, Em, C, Bm

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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