I'm A Believer
I'm A Believer features the chords G, D, F and C.
It was written by Neil Diamond but initially made famous in the 1960s by The Monkees. It is a class example of '60s pop and was included in this series for that reason.
This version was updated for the film Shrek (20010 and is performed by Smash Mouth. It has been transposed into F from the original F#. Smash Mouth kept most of the 1906s style in their re-rendering including the opening Vox Continental organ riff.
These days because of Shrek most people will know this version rather than either the original Neil Diamond or the Monkees versions.
Play Now resources are designed to bridge the gap between Musical Futures play alongs (and other multi media supported resources) and independent aurally led student learning. Play Now provides support and guidance where it is likely necessary to assist learning but leaves room for students to examine, experiment and problem solve their own outcomes in preparing their performance of their chosen song.
