Is "Friends On The Other Side" 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 On The Other Side"?

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 On The Other Side" use?

Just 30 chords: A7, Ab7, Ab9, Am, Bb, C, C7, Cdim7, +22 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Keith David songs work for kids?

Try "Friends On The Other Side". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Friends On The Other Side

· by Keith David

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Lyrics

(Am)Don’t you dis re (F7)spect me, lit tle (Am)man!

(F7)Don’t you der o (Eb7)gate or de (D7)ride.

You’re in (Am)my world (Am)now, not (Am)your world, and (Am)I got friends on the (E7)oth er side.

(CN.C.)(He’s got friends on the oth er side.)

Sit down at my ta ble,

put your minds at ease.

If you re (C7)lax, it will en (F7)a ble me to do an y thing I please.

I can (E7)read your (Am)fu ture, I (Am)can change it ’round some, (Am)too.

I’ll (E7)look (Am)deep in (C7)to your (F7)heart and soul

make your (Am)wild est (E7)dreams come (Am)true.

I got voo doo, I got (Am)hoo doo, I got (D7)things (E7)I ain’t e ven (F7)tried.

And (Am)I got friends on the (E7)oth er side.

(He’s got friends on the oth er side.) The (Fm)cards, the cards, the cards will tell the (Am)past, the (F7)pres ent and the (Am)fu ture (E7)as (Am)well.

The (Fm6)cards, the cards, just take three: (Am)take a (Am)lit tle (Am)trip in (F#)to your (F7)fu ture with (E7)me.

Now (F)you, young (C)man, are from a (Cmaj7)cross the (F)sea.

You come from (C)two long (Cdim7)lines of roy al (C)ty.

Your (C)life style’s (Ab7)high, but your (C)funds are (D)low.

You need to (Am)mar ry a (Am)lit tle (F7)hon ey whose (E7)dad dy got (Am)dough.

It’s the (Am)green, it’s the (Am)green, it’s the (Am)green you (F7)need.

And when I (Am)looked in to your fu ture, it’s the (F7)green that (E7)I (Am)seen.

(C)On you, lit tle (G)man, I don’t wan na (C)waste much (G7)time; you been (C)pushed ’round (G7)all your (C)life.

You been (F)pushed ’round by your (C)moth er and your (Ebdim7)sis ter and your (Ddim)broth er, and (C)if you was (A)mar ried, you’d be (D9)pushed ’round by your (G)wife.

But (Am)in your (C)fu ture, the (D5)you (E7sus)I (F7)see is ex (E)act ly the man you al ways (F7)want ed (E)to (Am)be.

(Am)Yes!

Are you (Am)read y?

(Are you (Am)read y?) Are you read (Am)y?

Trans for (E7)ma tion cen tral.

for ma tion cen Re for ma tion cen tral.

for ma tion cen Trans mod i fi ca tion (Am)cen tral.

Can you (E7)feel (Am)it?

You’re (Am)chang (G)ing, (Am)you’re chang (G)ing, (Am)you’re chang ing all right; I (G)hope you’re sat is (Am)fied.

But if you (Am)ain’t, (F7)don’t blame me!

You can (Am)blame my friends on the (E7)oth er (Am)side!

(You (E7)got what you want ed...)

(...but you (Dm)lost what you (E7)had.) (Am)Ooh,

hush!

Friends On The Other Side by Keith David — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Friends On The Other Side” by Keith David 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 A at 126 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 On The Other Side" 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 On The Other Side"?: 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 On The Other Side" use?: Just 30 chords: A7, Ab7, Ab9, Am, Bb, C, C7, Cdim7, +22 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Keith David songs work for kids?: Try "Friends On The Other Side". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.