My Forever Friend

by Daniel O'Donnell
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Lyrics

Ev ’ry bo dy needs a lit tle help some time,

no one stands a (C)lone,

makes no dif f’rence if you’re just a child like me,

or a king up on a (C)throne.

For (G)there are no ex (F)cep

(C)tions,

we all stand in the (C)line,

eve ry bo dy (F#dim)needs a (C)friend,

let me tell you of (F)mine.

He’s my for (G)ev er friend,

my leave me (F)nev er (C)friend,

from dark est (A)night

to rain bow’s (C)end,

he’s my for ev er (C)friend.

E ven when I turn way, He cares for me,

His love no one can (C)shake,

E ven as I walk a way He’s by my side,

With ev ’ry breath I (C)take.

And (G)some times I for (F)get

(C)Him.

My ha lo fails to (C)shine,

Some times I’m not (F#dim)His

But He is al ways

He’s my for (G)ev er friend,

my leave me (F)nev er (C)friend,

from dark est (A)night

to rain bow’s (C)end,

he’s my for ev er (C)friend.

(C)friend.

(Db)If you still don’t know the one I’m (Gb)talk ing (Db)of,

I think it’s time you (Db)knew,

long a go and far a way up (Gb)on a (Db)cross,

my friend died for (Db)you.

So (Ab7)if you’d like to (Gb)meet

(Db)Him

and don’t know what to (Db)do,

ask my friend in (Gdim)to your (Db)heart

and He’ll be your friend (Gb)too.

He’s my for (Ab7)ev er friend,

my leave me (Gb)nev er (Db)friend,

from dark est (Bb)night

to rain bow’s (Db)end,

He’s my for ev er (Db)friend,

He’s my for ev er (Db)friend.

My Forever Friend — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "My Forever Friend" by Daniel O'Donnell: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 84 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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 “My Forever Friend”

Can I sing "My Forever Friend" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "My Forever Friend" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in C, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "My Forever Friend" by Daniel O'Donnell in?
The backing track is in C at 84 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 "My Forever Friend" 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 "My Forever Friend"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "My Forever Friend", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "My Forever Friend" 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 "My Forever Friend"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "My Forever Friend"?
"My Forever Friend" was originally performed by Daniel O'Donnell. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Daniel O'Donnell are available?
Other accompaniments by Daniel O'Donnell: "Amazing Grace". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Is there a karaoke version of "My Forever Friend" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "My Forever Friend" by Daniel O'Donnell. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "My Forever Friend" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "My Forever Friend" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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