Ev ’ry bo dy needs a lit tle help some time,
His no one stands a (C)lone,
makes no dif f’rence if you’re just a child like me,
With or a king up on a (C)throne.
For (G)there are no ex (F)cep
(C)tions,
we all lo stand in the (C)line,
eve ry bo dy (F#dim)needs a (C)friend,
But 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 a 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 up on I (C)take.
And (G)some times I for (F)get
(C)Him.
My ha lo fails to the (C)shine,
Some times I’m not (F#dim)His a (C)friend,
But He is al you ways (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.
(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 — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "My Forever Friend" by Daniel O'Donnell: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key 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”
- 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.
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