You've Got A Friend

by Carole King

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When you’re down

and trou bled

and you need

some (C7)love and care,

and that and ol’ (Bbm7)noth in’,

north wind (Eb7)noth in’ is go in’ right,

(Gm7)close your eyes

and (C7)think of me

and (Fm)soon I will be there

to (Bbm7)bright Soon en up you’ll hear me e knock ven in’ your dark est night.

You just call

out my name

and you know

wher ev er I am,

I’ll come run nin’

to see you a (Db6)gain.

(Ab)Win ter, spring, sum mer or fall,

(Db)all you have to do is call,

and I’ll be there.

You’ve got a friend.

If the sky

a bove you

and grows dark

and (C7)full of clouds,

and that and ol’ (Bbm7)noth in’,

north wind (Eb7)noth in’ be gins to blow,

(Gm7)keep your head

to (C7)geth of er

and (Fm)call my name out loud.

to (Bbm7)bright Soon en up you’ll hear me e knock ven in’ at dark your door.

You just call

out my name

and you know

wher ev er I am,

I’ll come run nin’

to see you a (Db6)gain.

(Ab)Win ter, spring, sum mer or fall,

(Db)all you have to do is call,

and I’ll be there.

You’ve got a friend.

If the sky there yes, (Cm7)I will.

Now (Gb)ain’t it good to know that (Db)you’ve got a friend

when (Ab)peo ple can be so cold?

They’ll hurt you, yes, and de sert you

and (Fm)take your soul if you let (Bb7)them.

Oh, but (Db6)don’t you let them.

You just call there yes, (Cm7)I will.

You’ve got a friend.

You’ve got a (Ab)friend.

Ain’t it good to know you’ve got a (Ab)friend.

Ain’t it good to know you’ve got a

You've Got A Friend by Carole King — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “You've Got A Friend by Carole King 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 Db at 90 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is "You've Got 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 "You've Got 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.