Friend Like Me

· by Alan Menken

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Lyrics

Well, A li Ba ba had them for ty thieves.

Sche her a za de had a thou sand tales.

But, Mas ter, you in luck ’cause up your sleeves you got a brand of mag ic nev er fails.

You got some pow er in your cor ner now, some heav y am mu ni tion in your camp.

You got some punch, pi zazz, ya hoo and how.

See all you got ta do is rub that lamp.

And I’ll say:

Mis ter A lad din, sir, what will your pleas ure be?

Let take your or der, jot it down.

You ain’t nev er had a friend, nev er had a friend, you ain’t nev er had a friend, nev er had a friend.

You ain’t nev er

had a

friend

like

me.

Wa ah ah.

Wa ah ah.

You ain’t nev er had a friend like me.

Ha!

Friend Like Me by Alan Menken — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Friend Like Me” by Alan Menken in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Eb at 100 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Friend Like Me" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Friend Like Me"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Alan Menken songs work for kids?: Try "A GUY LIKE YOU", "I SEE THE LIGHT", "ARABIAN NIGHTS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.