Song For A Friend

by Jason Mraz

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“Well, you’re mag ic,” he said, but don’t (Bm)let it all go to your head, ’cause I (Gmaj7)bet if you all had it all fig ured out, then you’d (Em7)nev er get out of bed.

Well, no (Bm)doubt of all the things that I’ve read, what he (A6)wrote me, is now sound ing like the man I was (Gmaj7)hop ing to be.

I keep keep ing it real, ’cause it keeps get ting (Bm)eas i er, he’ll see.

He’s the rea son that I’m laugh ing,

e ven if there’s no (A)one else.

He said that you’ve got to love

your self.

He said you should n’t mum ble when you speak, but keep your tongue up in your cheek.

And if you (G)stum ble on to some thing bet ter, re mem ber that it’s (Em7)hum ble that you seek.

And you’ve got all the skill you need; in di vid u al i ty.

You’ve got some thing; call it gump tion, call it (Em7)an y thing you want.

Be cause when (Em7)you

play the (A)fool now, you’re on ly (Bm)fool ing ev ’ry one else.

You’re learn ing to love

your self.

Yes, you are,

you’re (F#m)learn ing to…

You, (A)hoo,

you, hoo.

There’s no price to pay

(no price)

when you’re giv in’ what you (A)take.

That’s why it’s eas y to thank

you,

you, (A)hoo,

you,

you,

you,

you.

Let’s say take a break from our day and get (A)back to the old ga rage, be cause (G)life’s too short an y way, but at least it’s (Em7)bet ter than av er (F#m)age.

As long as (Bm)you got me and I got you, you know we got a (A)lot to go a round.

I’ll be your friend, your oth er broth er, an oth er (Em7)love to calm and com fort you.

And I’ll keep re mind ing if it’s the on (Bm)ly thing I (A)ev er do.

I will al ways (A)love

(Bm)you,

you,

you,

you.

(It’s true our love is true, our love is true.

It’s you I love.

It’s you I love, it’s you I love, it’s you, it’s you I love you, I do.)

(Bm)Climb up o ver the top.

Sur (A)vey the state of the soul.

You’ve got to (Gmaj7)find out for your self (Em7)wheth er or not you’re tru ly try ing.

(Bm)Why not give it a shot?

(A)Shake it; take con trol, in ev i ta bly (Gmaj7)wind up find ing for your self all the strengths you have in side still ris ing.

(Bm)Climb up o ver the top.

Sur (A)vey the state of the soul.

You’ve got to (Gmaj7)find out for your self (Em7)wheth er or not you’re tru ly try ing.

(Bm)Why not give it a shot?

(A)Shake it; take con trol, in ev i ta bly (Gmaj7)wind up find ing for your self all the strengths you have in side still ris ing.

(Bm)Climb up o ver the top.

Sur (A)vey the state of the soul.

You’ve got to (Gmaj7)find out for your self (Em7)wheth er or not you’re tru ly try ing.

(Bm)Why not give it a shot?

(A)Shake it; take con trol and in ev i ta bly (Gmaj7)wind up and find out for your self all the (Em7)strengths that you have in side of (Bm)you.

Song For A Friend by Jason Mraz — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Song For A Friend by Jason Mraz 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 B at 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Song For A Friend" 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 "Song For A Friend"?
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.