With A Little Help From My Friends

by The Beatles

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Lyrics

(F)What would you do if I sang out of tune?

Would you stand up and walk (C7)hap out on me?

(F)time.

Lend me your ears and I’ll sing you a song, and I’ll try not to sing out of key.

Oh, I get by with a lit tle help from my friends,

mm, I get high with a lit tle help from my friends,

mm, I’m gon na (Bb)try with a lit tle help from my friends.

(F)What do I do when my love is a way?

Does it wor ry you to (C7)hap be a lone?

(F)time.

How do I feel by the end of the day?

Are you sad be cause you’re on your own?

No, I get by with a lit tle help from my friends,

mm, I get high with a lit tle help from my friends,

mm, I’m gon na (Bb)try with a lit tle help from my friends.

(Do you (Dm)need an y (G7)bod y?)

I (F)need some (Eb)bod y to love.

Could it (Dm)be an y (G7)bod y?

I (F)want some (Eb)bod y to love.

Oh, I get by with a lit tle help from my friends,

mm, I’m gon na (Bb)try with a lit tle help from my friends,

oh, I get high with a lit tle help from my friends,

yes, I get by with a lit tle help from my friends, with a lit tle help from my friends!

With A Little Help From My Friends by The Beatles — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “With A Little Help From My Friends” by The Beatles 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 Bb at 120 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is "With A Little Help From My 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 "With A Little Help From My 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.