I Believe Lyrics Book Of Mormon

I Believe from The Book of Mormon is a humorous yet triumphant song where Elder Price boldly reaffirms his faith, despite facing doubts and challenges

I Believe Lyrics

Book of Mormon

"I Believe" is a standout song from the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical The Book of Mormon, written by Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Robert Lopez. It is performed by Elder Kevin Price, a young Mormon missionary who remains steadfast in his faith despite facing challenges during his mission in Uganda.

The song is a humorous yet heartfelt declaration of faith, with Elder Price reaffirming his beliefs, even when they seem outlandish or are met with skepticism. The lyrics play on exaggerated elements of Mormon doctrine, adding to the show's satirical take on religious devotion and optimism.

Musically, "I Believe" follows a triumphant, Broadway-style melody, emphasizing Elder Price’s unwavering conviction. The song builds to a powerful climax, making it one of the most memorable and often-performed numbers from the show.

[ELDER PRICE]
Ever since I was a child, I tried to be the best
So what happened?
My family and friends all said I was blessed
So what happened?

It was supposed to be all so exciting
To be teaching of Christ 'cross the sea
But I allowed my faith to be shaken
Oh, what's the matter with me?
I've always longed to help the needy
To do the things I never dared
This was the time for me to step up
So then why was I so scared?

A warlord who shoots people in the face
What's so scary about that?
I must trust that my Lord is mightier
And always has my back
Now I must be completely devout
I can't have even one shred of doubt

I believe that the Lord God created the universe
I believe that he sent his only son to die for my sins
And I believe that ancient Jews built boats and sailed to America
I am a Mormon and a Mormon just believes

You cannot just believe part-way
You have to believe in it all
My problem was doubting the Lord's will
Instead of standing tall
I can't allow myself to have any doubt
It's time to set my worries free
Time to show the world what Elder Price is about
And share the power inside of me

I believe that God has a plan for all of us

[ENSEMBLE]
Ah-ah-ah

[ELDER PRICE]
I believe that plan involves me getting my own planet

[ENSEMBLE]
I believe, ah-ah-ah

[ELDER PRICE]
And I believe that the current President of the Church
Thomas Monson, speaks directly to God
I am a Mormon and, dang it, a Mormon just believes

[ENSEMBLE]
A Mormon just believes

[ELDER PRICE]
I know that I must go and do
The things my God commands

[ENSEMBLE]
Things my God commands

[ELDER PRICE]
I realize now why he sent me here

[ENSEMBLE]
Ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah

[ELDER PRICE]
If you ask the Lord in faith

[ELDER PRICE & ENSEMBLE]
He will always answer you
Just believe in him and have no fear

[UGANDAN SOLDIER, spoken]
General! We have an intruder! He just walked right into camp!

[ELDER PRICE]
I believe that Satan has a hold of you
I believe that the Lord God has sent me here
And I believe that in 1978 God changed his mind about black people

[ENSEMBLE]
Black people

[ELDER PRICE & ENSEMBLE]
You can be a Mormon
A Mormon who just believes

[GENERAL BUTT-FUCKING NAKED, spoken]
The fuck is this?

[ELDER PRICE]
And now I can feel the excitement
This is the moment I was born to do
And I feel so incredible
To be sharing my faith with you
The scriptures say that if you ask in faith
If you ask God himself, you'll know
But you must ask him without any doubt
And let your spirit grow!

[ENSEMBLE]
Let your spirit grow!

[ELDER PRICE]
I believe that God lives on a planet called Kolob!

[ENSEMBLE]
I believe

[ELDER PRICE]
I believe that Jesus has his own planet as well

[ENSEMBLE]
I believe

[ELDER PRICE]
And I believe that the Garden of Eden was in Jackson County, Missouri

[ENSEMBLE]
Ooh

[ELDER PRICE]
If you believe, the Lord will reveal it
And you'll know it's all true, you'll just feel it
You'll be a Mormon!
And, by gosh, a Mormon just believes

[ENSEMBLE]
A Mormon just believes
Just believe, a Mormon just believes

[ELDER PRICE]
Oh, I believe!

[ENSEMBLE]
Just believe, a Mormon just

[ELDER PRICE]
I believe!

[ENSEMBLE]
Believes!