Somebody's Got Your Back

by Alan Menken

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(C)As a teen y (E7)Ge nie, I would (F)dare to (Fm6)dream

(C)I’d be giv en (G7)free dom, free and (G7)clear.

So for (E7)give me if I sing, or (Am7)make a whole big thing.

But (D7)I just can’t main tain my cool ve (G)neer.

(C)You save (C#dim7)me, then (Dm7)I’ll save (D#dim7)you.

(C)I won’t bail or twen ty (F6)three ski doo!

(F#dim7)Say, (C6)ain’t it (A7)great to know that (D9)some bod y’s (G)got your back?

That (C)I.

O.

(C#dim7)U.

that (Dm)you owe me (C)means we’re (E7)ol ly ol ly (F)ox en free!

Say, (C)ain’t it (A7)great to know that (D9)some bod y’s (G7)got your back?

(E)Oh!

I (Amaj7)al ways knew that I could (Amaj7)trust you, kid!

(G7)Oh!

It’s (D9)quid pro quo, then it’s (G)quo pro quid!

I (C)knew you’d see that (Dm)fair is fair.

(C)Cross my (E7)heart and dou ble (F)pink y swear!

Say, (C)ain’t it (A7)great to know that (D9)some bod y’s (G)got your back?

Say, (D9)ain’t it great to know (G13)some bod y’s got your back!

(E)Oh!

(Amaj7)With out Ge nie, we don’t (Amaj7)stand a chance.

(G7)Oh!

(D9)This is the start of a (G)fine bro mance!

Our (C)bond will (C#dim7)last like (Dm7)Mutt and (D#dim7)Jeff’s.

(C)O M (E7)G, the guys are (F)B F (F#dim7)F’s.

Say, (C)ain’t it (A7)great to know that (D7)some bod y’s (G)got your back!

It’s (Dm7)give and take, it’s (D#dim7)tit for tat.

Wan na (C)div vy things up?

I’m (A7)down with that!

This (Dm7)Poof!

Ka blam!

comes (D#dim7)eas i ly.

It’s (C)part of Ge nie’s ge ne (A7)al o gy.

We (Dm7)don’t do tricks like (D#dim7)ge nies do, but we’ve (C)got your back, and sing (A7)back up, too!

Say, (D9)ain’t it great to know (G7)some bod y’s got your, (Em7)ain’t it great to know (A)some bod y’s got your, (D9)ain’t it great to know (G)some bod y’s got your back?

(Dm7)Got your (C)back!

Somebody's Got Your Back by Alan Menken — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Somebody's Got Your Back” 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 C at 90 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 "Somebody's Got Your Back" 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 "Somebody's Got Your Back"?
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.