Whenever I Call You "Friend"

by Kenny Loggins

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When ev er I (F#)call (B7)you “friend,”

I be gin to think I (G7)un der stand an y thing we (G)are.

You and I have (Em7)al ways been

(D7sus)ev er and ev (D)er.

I see my self with (F#)in (B7)your eyes,

and that’s all I need to (G7)show me why ev ’ry thing I (G)do al ways takes me (Em7)home to you,

(CN.C.)ev er and ev er.

Now I know my life has (F#7)giv en me more than (B)mem o ries.

(D#7sus)Day by day

(Bbm7)we (Eb7)can see, in ev ’ry (Db)mo ment, there’s a (Bb7)rea son to car ry on.

(F)Sweet love’s (C)show in’ us a (Dm)heav en ly light.

I nev er (C)seen such a (Dm)beau ti ful (C)sight.

(F)See love (C)glow in’ on us (Dm)ev er y night.

I know for (C)ev er we’ll be (Dm)do in’ it.

(F)Sweet love’s (C)show in’ us a (Dm)heav en ly light.

I nev er (C)seen such a (Dm)beau ti ful (C)sight.

(F)See love (C)glow in’ on us (Dm)ev er y night.

I know for (C)ev er we’ll be (Dm)do in’ it right.

When ev er I (B)call (E7)you “friend,”

I be lieve I’ve come to (C7)un der stand ev ’ry where we (C)are.

You and I were (Am7)meant to be for (G7sus)ev er and ev er.

I think a bout the (B)times (E7)to come,

know ing I will be the (C7)luck y one.

Ev er our love will (C)last.

I (Am7)al ways want to (D7)call you (G7sus)“friend.”

(Dm)do in’ it (C)right.

Whenever I Call You "Friend" by Kenny Loggins — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Whenever I Call You "Friend"” by Kenny Loggins 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 G at 110 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 "Whenever I Call You "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 "Whenever I Call You "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.