Melodic Notes
  • Sign in with GoogleSign in with Google
melodic notes logo

Play the Melody!

This page shows the main melody notes – not chords!
Each note must be played individually.

Choose your notation style:

A B C DO RE MI Sa Re Ga 1 2 3

Notes colors and UPPERCASE/lowercase help show octaves and pitch.

Don’t Stop Believin’

"Don't Stop Believin'" is a popular rock song performed by the American band Journey. It was originally released in 1981 and written by Jonathan Cain, Steve Perry, and Neal Schon. The song is known for its uplifting message and anthemic chorus, making it a timeless hit. Interestingly, despite its initial success, "Don't Stop Believin'" gained even more popularity years later, becoming one of the best-selling digital tracks of all time. It has been covered by numerous artists and featured in various TV shows, films, and sporting events. With its catchy melody and inspiring lyrics, the song continues to resonate with listeners around the world.
Don’t Stop Believin’ - Journey

D a# C C D
Just a small town girl
a# a# a# a# F F D C
Livin’ in a lonely world
a# D a# C C D C a# C D a#
She took the midnight train going anywhere
D a# C C D
Just a city boy
a# a# a# a# F F D C
Born and raised in South Detroit
a# D a# C C D C a# C D a#
He took the midnight train going anywhere

a# D C C a# C C D
A singer in a smoky room
a# a# a# a# a# F F D C
The smell of wine and cheap perfume
D C D C a# C C D
For a smile they can share the night
C a# C D C D C D D a#
It goes on and on and on and on

C a# C D
Strangers waiting
a# a# a# a# F F D
Up and down the boulevard
C C a# C D C a# C D a#
Their shadows searching in the night
C a# C D
Streetlights people
a# a# a# a# F F D C
Living just to find emotion
C a# C D C a# FAAAA
Hiding somewhere in the niiiight

D C D a# C C D
Working hard to get my fill
a# a# a# a# F F D C
Everybody wants a thrill
D C D C C a# C C D
Payin’ anything to roll the dice
a# C D a#
Just one more time

D C D a# , C D C
Some will win, some will lose
a# a# a# a# F F D C
Some were born to sing the blues
D F G D D C C
Oh, the movie never ends
C a# C D C D C D D a#
It goes on and on and on and on

C a# C D
Strangers waiting
a# a# a# a# F F D
Up and down the boulevard
C C a# C D C a# C D a#
Their shadows searching in the night
C a# C D
Streetlights people
a# a# a# a# F F D C
Living just to find emotion
C a# C D C a# FAAAA
Hiding somewhere in the niiiight

D# D C D# D
Don’t stop believin’
D# D D# F G F D C
Hold on to the feelin’
D# D D# D C a# F
Streetlights people oh oh oooooh