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When You Believe is one of the most popular songs of all time, having been featured in the hit movie The Prince of Egypt. The song was written and composed by Stephen Schwartz and sung by Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey. It is an inspirational and uplifting song that speaks of faith and hope in difficult times. The song has been covered by many other artists and has been covered by various musical genres such as gospel, pop, and even classical. It is a timeless classic that is still popular to this day.
The Story Behind When You Believe
When You Believe was written by Stephen Schwartz for the 1998 animated movie The Prince of Egypt. The movie tells the story of Moses and the Exodus from Egypt. The song was written to be a source of hope and faith in difficult times. The lyrics are a powerful reminder of the power of faith and hope and how they can sustain us in difficult times. The song was sung by Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey and was released as a single in 1998. It was an instant hit and won the Academy Award for Best Original Song that same year.
Full Lyrics of When You Believe
Verse 1
Many nights we’ve prayed
With no proof anyone could hear
In our hearts a hopeful song
We barely understood