If My Friends Could See Me Now

by Cy Coleman
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If they could (Eb)see me now, that lit tle (Eb7)gang of mine, I’m (Ab)eat ing fan cy (Abmaj7)chow and drink ing (Ab6)fan cy wine.

I’d like those (D7)stum ble bums to (G7)see for a (Cm)fact the kind of (F)top (Abdim)drawer (Gm7)first (F)rate (Bb13)chums I at tract.

All I can (Eb)say is wow ee, look at (Eb7)where I am, to night I’ve (Ab)land ed pow right in a (G7)pot of jam.

What a (C)set (Db7)up, (Caug)ho (C7)ly (F)cow, they’d nev er be lieve it if my (Bb13)friends could see me now.

If they could (Eb69)see me now, my lit tle dus ty (Eb)group,

(Ab69)traip sing round this (CN.C.)mil lion dol lar (Ab69)chick en coop.

I’d hear those (D7)thrift (CN.C.)sharp (D7)cats (CN.C.)say (G7)‘Bro (CN.C.)ther get her, draped on a (CN.C.)bed spread (F7)made from (Bb13)three (CN.C.)kinds of fur’.

All I can (Eb)say is wow, wait till the (Eb7)riff and raff see just ex (Ab)act ly how he signed his (G7)au to graph.

What a (C)build (Db7)up, (Caug)ho (C7)ly (F)cow, they’d nev er be lieve it if my (Bb13)friends could see me (Eb)now.

If they could (F)see me now a lone with (F7)Mis ter V, who’s (Bb)wait ing on me (Bbmaj7)like he was a (Bb6)Maî tre d’ I hear my (E7)bud dies say ing (A7)‘Cra (CN.C.)zy what gives, to night she’s (G)liv (Bbdim)ing (Am7)like (G)the (CN.C.)o ther half lives’.

To think the (F6)high (CN.C.)est brow, which I must (F13)say (CN.C.)is he, should pick the (Bb)low est brow, which there’s no doubt is me.

What a (D)step (Eb7)up, (Daug)ho (D7)ly cow, they’d nev er be lieve it if my (C13)friends could see me (F)now.

If My Friends Could See Me Now — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "If My Friends Could See Me Now" by Cy Coleman: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Ab, 240 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “If My Friends Could See Me Now

What key is the piano accompaniment for "If My Friends Could See Me Now" by Cy Coleman in?
The backing track is in Ab at 240 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "If My Friends Could See Me Now" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "If My Friends Could See Me Now"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "If My Friends Could See Me Now", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "If My Friends Could See Me Now" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "If My Friends Could See Me Now"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "If My Friends Could See Me Now"?
"If My Friends Could See Me Now" was originally performed by Cy Coleman. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

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