Friends

by Elton John

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Lyrics

I (Gm11)hope the day will be a light er high way,

(F)for friends ile times are found on ev ’ry road.

Can you (Gm11)ev er think of an y bet ter way

(F)for the (Eb)lost and wea ry trav el ers to go?

Mak ing friends (Bb)for the (Cm)world to see.

(Bb)Let the (F)peo ple know (Eb)you got a (Ab)what you need.

With a (Fsus)friend at hand, (Bb)you will (Cm)see the light.

If your (Gm7)friends are there, then (Ab)ev er y thing’s all (Bb)right.

It (Gm11)seems to me a crime that we should age.

way,

(F)These frag ile times should nev er slip us by.

Can A (Gm11)time you nev er can or shall e rase

(F)as friends (Eb)lost to geth er watch their child hood fly.

Mak ing friends (Bb)for the (Cm)world to see.

(Bb)Let the (F)peo ple know (Eb)you got a (Ab)what you need.

With a (Fsus)friend at hand, (Bb)you will (Cm)see the light.

If your (Gm7)friends are there, then (Ab)ev er y thing’s all (Bb)right.

It (Bb)right.

(Bb)right.

Friends by Elton John — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Friends” by Elton John 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 120 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 "Friends" 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 "Friends"?
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.
How many chords does "Friends" use?
Just 11 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbpow, Bbsus4, C7, Cm, Eb, F, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Elton John songs work for kids?
Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.