Friends

by Band Of Skulls

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Lyrics

All my life I’ve been search in’ for some thin’, some thin’ I can put my fin ger on.

May be I’ve been liv in’ for the week end.

May be I’ve been (G)liv in’ for the si ren song.

But ev’ ry Fri day, just a bout mid night, all my prob lems seem to dis ap pear.

Ev ’ry one that I miss when I’m dis tant, ev ’ry bod y’s (G)here.

I need (C)love ’cause on ly love is true.

I need ev ’ry wak in’ hour with you and my (F)friends ’cause they’re so beau ti ful.

Yeah, my friends they are so (G)beau ti ful.

They’re my (C)friends.

All my life I’ve been wast in’, wast in’, wast in’ all my mon ey, all my time.

All the time that I’m wait in’, wait in’, wait in’ for the (G)mo ment you are mine.

I start a bout, yeah, think in’, think in’, think in’ all the things that I’ve done wrong.

All the time, yeah, I was for get tin’ you were mine all a (C)long.

I need (C)love, ’cause on ly love is true.

I need ev ’ry wak in’ hour with you and my (F)friends ’cause they’re so beau ti ful.

Yeah, my friends they are so (G)beau ti ful.

I need (C)love, ’cause on ly love is true.

I need ev ’ry wak in’ hour with you and my (F)friends ’cause they’re so beau ti ful.

Yeah, my friends they are so (G)beau ti ful.

They’re my (C)friends.

They’re my friends.

They’re my (F)friends.

They’re my friends.

They’re my (C)friends.

They’re my friends.

They’re my (F)friends.

They’re my friends.

They’re my (C)friends.

(C)friends.

Friends by Band Of Skulls — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Friends by Band Of Skulls 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 C at 105 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.