You've Got A Friend

· by Carole King

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You've Got A Friend

Carole King80 BPM

Lyrics

When you’re (Am)down

and trou bled

and you (E7)need some love and (Am)care,

and (Dm7)noth in’,

(G)noth in’ is go in’ right,

(Bm7)close your eyes and (E)think of me

and (E7)soon I will be (Am)there

to (Dm7)bright en up

(Em7)e ven your dark est nights.

You just (C)call

out my name

and you (F)know wher ev er I am

I’ll come run nin’

to see you a gain.

(C)Win ter, spring, sum mer and fall,

(F)all you have to do is (Am)call,

and I’ll (F)be there, (Em7)yeah, yeah, (Dm7)yeah;

(F)you’ve got a (C)friend.

If the (Am)sky

a bove you

grows you (E7)dark and full of (Am)clouds,

and (Dm7)that ol’

(G)north wind be gins to blow,

(Bm7)keep your head to (E)geth of er

and (E7)call my name out (Am)loud;

to (Dm7)soon you’ll hear

(Em7)me knock in’ at your door.

You just (C)call

out my name

and you (F)know wher ev er I am

I’ll come run nin’

to see you a gain.

(C)Win ter, spring, sum mer and fall,

(F)all you have to do is (Am)call,

and I’ll (F)be there, (Em7)yeah, yeah, (Dm7)yeah;

(F)you’ve got a (C)friend.

If the (F)be there, (Em)yes, I will.

Now (Bb)ain’t it good to know that (F)you’ve got a friend when (C)peo ple can be so cold?

They’ll (F)hurt you, and de sert (Bb7)you;

they’ll (Am7)take your soul if you let them.

Oh, but (Dm7)don’t you let them.

You just (F)be there, yes (Em)I will.

(Dm7)You’ve got a (C)friend.

You’ve got a (C)friend.

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

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

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 C at 84 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 "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.
What other Carole King songs work for kids?: Try "YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND", "TAPESTRY", "I FEEL THE EARTH MOVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.