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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

sol# mi fa# fa# sol#
Just a small town girl
mi mi mi si la sol# fa#
Livin' in a lonely world
sol# mi fa# fa# sol# fa# mi fa# sol# mi
She took the midnight train going anywhere
sol# mi fa# fa# sol#
Just a city boy
mi mi mi si la sol# fa#
Born and raised in South Detroit
sol# mi fa# fa# sol# fa# mi fa# sol# mi
He took the midnight train going anywhere

sol# sol# sol# fa# fa# sol#
A singer in a smoky room
mi mi si si sol# fa#
The smell of wine and cheap perfume
sol# sol# mi , fa# fa# sol#
For a smile , they can share the night
fa# mi fa# sol# fa# sol# fa# sol# sol# mi
It goes on and on and on and on

fa# mi , fa# sol#
Strangers waiting
mi mi mi si la sol# fa#
Up and down the boulevard
fa# mi fa# sol# fa# mi fa# sol# mi
Their shadows searching in the night
fa# mi , fa# sol#
Streetlights , people
mi mi mi si la sol# fa#
Living just to find emotion
fa# mi fa# sol# fa# mi si
Hiding somewhere in the night

sol# sol# fa# fa# sol#
Working hard to get my fill
mi mi mi si la sol# fa#
Everybody wants a thrill
sol# sol# sol# , fa# fa# sol#
Payin' anything to roll the dice
fa# mi fa# sol# mi
Just one more time

sol# sol# fa# fa# sol#
Some will win , some will lose
mi mi mi si la sol# fa#
Some were born to sing the blues
sol# sol# mi , fa# fa# sol#
Oh , the movie never ends
fa# mi fa# sol# fa# sol# fa# sol# sol# mi
It goes on and on and on and on

fa# mi , fa# sol#
Strangers waiting
mi mi mi si la sol# fa#
Up and down the boulevard
fa# mi fa# sol# fa# mi fa# sol# mi
Their shadows searching in the night
fa# mi , fa# sol#
Streetlights , people
mi mi mi si la sol# fa#
Living just to find emotion
fa# mi fa# sol# fa# mi si
Hiding somewhere in the night

la sol# , fa# la sol#
Don't stop believin'
la sol# la si DO# si sol# fa#
Hold on to the feelin'
la sol# , la sol# fa# mi si
Streetlights , people

la sol# , fa# la sol#
Don't stop believin'
la sol# la si DO# si sol# fa#
Hold on to the feelin'
la sol# , la sol# fa# mi si
Streetlights , people

la sol# , fa# la sol#
Don't stop believin'
la sol# la si DO# si sol# fa#
Hold on to the feelin'
la sol# , la sol# fa# mi si
Streetlights , people