You're My Best Friend

by Queen
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Two-handed piano arrangement — color-coded notes, lead sheet, sheet music. Learn it yourself.

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Lyrics

(Dm)Ooh you make me (C)live.

What (Dm)ev er this world can give to me, it’s (Dm)you you’re all I (C)see.

(Dm)Ooh, you make me (C)live now, hon ey; (Dm)ooh, you make me live.

Oh, you’re the (D)best friend that (F)I ev er had.

I’ve (C)been with (G)you such a long time; you’re my (D)sun shine, and I (F)want you to (G)know that my (E)feel ings are (Am)true.

I (G)real ly love you.

Oh, you’re my (C)best friend.

(Dm)Ooh, you make me live.

Oh, (E)I’ve been (Am)wan (C)der ing round,

And in (G)rain or shine you’ve (Am)stood by me girl.

I’m (G6)hap

py at (G)home.

You’re my (C)best friend.

When

is cruel

I got to help me for (C)give,.

you're (D)first one when (F)things turn out bad.

You (C)know I'll (G)nev er be lone ly, you're on one,

(F)love the things, (G)I real ly (E)love the things that you do.

you.

Oh, you’re my (C)best friend.

(Dm)Ooh, you make me live.

Oh, (E)I’ve been

But I still come back to you.

(G)rain or shine you’ve (Am)stood by me girl.

I’m (G6)hap

py at (G)home.

You’re my (C)best friend.

friend.

Oh.

Ah, you’re my (C)best friend.

(Dm)Ooh, you make me (C)live.

(Dm)Ooh, you’re my best (C)friend.

You're My Best Friend — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "You're My Best Friend" by Queen in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key C, 118 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 “You're My Best Friend

Why does the accompaniment for "You're My Best Friend" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "You're My Best Friend" by Queen in?
The backing track is in C at 118 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 "You're My Best 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 "You're My Best Friend"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "You're My Best Friend", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "You're My Best 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 "You're My Best 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 "You're My Best Friend"?
"You're My Best Friend" was originally performed by Queen. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Queen are available?
Other accompaniments by Queen: "A Kind Of Magic", "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Crazy Little Thing Called Love". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Can I use "You're My Best Friend" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for You're My Best Friend by Queen, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is C; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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