Friend Like Me

by Alan Menken

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Well A li (A7)Ba ba had them (Dm)for ty thieves.

Sche her a (A7)za de had a thou sand (Dm)tales.

But, mas ter, (A7)you in luck ’cause (Dm)up your sleeves you got a (E7)brand of mag ic nev er (A)fails.

You got some (A7)pow er in your (Dm)cor ner now, some heav y (A7)am mu ni tion in your (Dm)camp.

You got some (A7)punch, pi zazz, ya (Dm)hoo and how.

See, all you (E7)got ta do is rub that (A)lamp.

And I’ll say Mis ter A (Bb7)lad din (A7)sir, what (Dm)will your pleas ure (A7)be?

Let me (F)take your (F7)or der, (Bb)jot it (Db7)down.

You ain’t (F)nev er had a (A)friend like (D5)me.

No (Bb7)no (A7)no.

Life is your (Bb7)res tau (A7)rant and (Dm)I’m (C#)your (Fm6)mai tre (Bb13)d.’ C’ mon (F)whis per (F)what it (Bb)is you (Bb)want.

You ain’t (F)nev er had a (A)friend like (Dm)me.

Yes, sir, we (Bb7)pride our selves on ser vice.

You’re the (Dm)boss, the (A7)king, the (Dm)shah.

Say (Bb13)what you wish.

It’s yours!

True dish how ’bout a (Gm)lit tle more bak la (A7)va?

Have some of (Bb7)col umn (A7)“A.” Try (Dm)all of col umn (A7)“B.” I’m (F)in the mood to (Bb)help you, (Db7)dude, you ain’t (F)nev er had a (A)friend like (Dm)me.

(Dm)Wa ah ah.

(Bb7)Oh (A7)my.

(Dm)Wa ah ah.

(Bb7)No (A7)no.

(Dm)Wa ah ah.

(Bb7)Na na (A7)na.

Can (CN.C.)your friends do (D5)this?

Can your friends do that?

Can your friends pull (F5)this

out their (G7)lit (G#7)tle (A7)hat?

Can your (A7)friends go (Dm)poof!

Well, look y here.

Can your friends go (Bm7)ab ra ca da bra, (Cm)let ’er (A7)rip and then make the suck er dis ap (D7)pear?

So don cha (D7)sit there slack jawed, (Gm)bug gy eyed.

I’m here to (D7)an swer all your mid day (Gm)prayers.

You got me bo na fi de (Gm)cer ti fied.

You got a (A7)ge nie for your chargé d’af (D)faires.

I got a (D7)pow er ful urge to (Gm)help you out.

So what cha (D7)wish I real ly want to (Gm)know.

You got a (D7)list that’s three miles (Gm)long no doubt.

Well, all you (A7)got ta do is rub like (D)so.

And oh.

Mis ter A (Eb7)lad din (D7)sir, have a (Gm)wish or two or (Eb7)three.

I’m (Bb)on the (Bb)job, you (Eb6)big na bob.

You ain’t (Bb)nev er had a friend, nev er had a friend, you ain’t (Gb7)nev er had a friend, nev er had a friend.

You ain’t (Eb)nev er had a (D7sus)friend (D7)like (Gm)me.

(Gm)Wa ah ah.

(Gm)Wa ah ah.

You ain’t (Eb7)nev er had a friend (D7)like (Gm)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 G at 200 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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.