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Don't Stop Believing

"Don't Stop Believin'" is a popular rock anthem written by Jonathan Cain, Steve Perry, and Neal Schon and performed by the American rock band Journey. Originally released in 1981, the song is in the key of E major. It gained widespread popularity and commercial success, reaching the top 10 on several music charts. Interestingly, the song's resurgence in popularity took place in the 2000s, thanks to its prominent inclusion in the hit TV show "Glee" and its usage in various films, commercials, and sporting events. The song has a catchy and uplifting melody, featuring prominent piano and guitar solos, backed by strong vocals and harmonies.
Don't Stop Believing - Journey

g# e f# f# g#
Just a small town girl
e e e b a g# f#
Livin' in a lonely world
g# e f# f# g# f# e f# g# e
She took the midnight train going anywhere
g# e f# f# g#
Just a city boy
e e e b a g# f#
Born and raised in South Detroit
g# e f# f# g# f# e f# g# e
He took the midnight train going anywhere

g# g# g# f# f# g#
A singer in a smoky room
e e b b g# f#
The smell of wine and cheap perfume
g# g# e , f# f# g#
For a smile , they can share the night
f# e f# g# f# g# f# g# g# e
It goes on and on and on and on

f# e , f# g#
Strangers waiting
e e e b a g# f#
Up and down the boulevard
f# e f# g# f# e f# g# e
Their shadows searching in the night
f# e , f# g#
Streetlights , people
e e e b a g# f#
Living just to find emotion
f# e f# g# f# e b
Hiding somewhere in the night

g# g# f# f# g#
Working hard to get my fill
e e e b a g# f#
Everybody wants a thrill
g# g# g# , f# f# g#
Payin' anything to roll the dice
f# e f# g# e
Just one more time

g# g# f# f# g#
Some will win , some will lose
e e e b a g# f#
Some were born to sing the blues
g# g# e , f# f# g#
Oh , the movie never ends
f# e f# g# f# g# f# g# g# e
It goes on and on and on and on

f# e , f# g#
Strangers waiting
e e e b a g# f#
Up and down the boulevard
f# e f# g# f# e f# g# e
Their shadows searching in the night
f# e , f# g#
Streetlights , people
e e e b a g# f#
Living just to find emotion
f# e f# g# f# e b
Hiding somewhere in the night

a g# , f# a g#
Don't stop believin'
a g# a b C# b g# f#
Hold on to the feelin'
a g# , a g# f# e b
Streetlights , people

a g# , f# a g#
Don't stop believin'
a g# a b C# b g# f#
Hold on to the feelin'
a g# , a g# f# e b
Streetlights , people

a g# , f# a g#
Don't stop believin'
a g# a b C# b g# f#
Hold on to the feelin'
a g# , a g# f# e b
Streetlights , people