What key is "Anytime You Need A Friend" in?

"Anytime You Need A Friend" by Mariah Carey is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Anytime You Need A Friend" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Anytime You Need A Friend" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Anytime You Need A Friend"?

This arrangement of "Anytime You Need A Friend" uses 17 chords: Am, Bm7, C, Cdim7, Cmaj7, Dm7, E, E7, +9 more.

How long does it take to learn "Anytime You Need A Friend" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Mariah Carey can I play here?

Try "THANK GOD I FOUND YOU", "ALWAYS BE MY BABY", "MY ALL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

If (Bm7)you’re lone ly

and need (Am)a friend

and trou (Bm7)bles seem like

they nev (Am)er end,

just (Bm7)re mem ber

to keep (Cmaj7)the faith

and love (Bm7)will be there

to light (Am)the way.

(G)An y time you need a friend, I (C)will be (G)here.

You’ll nev er be a lone a gain, so, (C)don’t you (G)fear.

E ven if you’re miles a way, I’m (C)by your (G)side.

So, don’t you ev er be (Dm7)lone ly.

(Am)Love will make it al right.

When (Bm7)the shad ows

are clos (Am)ing in

and and (Bm7)your spir it

they min (Am)ish ing,

just (Bm7)re mem ber

you’re not (Cmaj7)a lone

and love (Bm7)will be there

to guide (Am)you home.

(G)An y time you need a friend, I (C)will be (G)here.

You’ll nev er be a lone a gain, so, (C)don’t you (G)fear.

E ven if you’re miles a way, I’m (C)by your (G)side.

So, don’t you ev er be (Dm7)lone ly.

(Am)Love will make it al right.

If you just be lieve in me

I will love you end less ly.

Take my hand.

Take me (C)in to your (F#)heart.

(Fmaj7)I’ll be there for ev (F6)er, ba by.

(Esus)I won’t let go.

I’ll nev er let (E)go.

(G)An y time you need a friend, I (C)will be (G)here.

You’ll nev er be a lone a gain, so, (C)don’t you (G)fear.

E ven if you’re miles a way, I’m (C)by your (G)side.

So, don’t you ev er be (Dm7)lone ly.

(C)It’s al (G)right.

It’s al right.

An y time you need a friend, I (C)will be (G)here.

You’ll nev er be a lone a gain, so, (C)don’t you (G)fear.

E ven if you’re miles a way, I’m (C)by your (G)side.

So, don’t you ev er be (Dm7)lone ly.

(C)It’s al (G)right.

It’s al right.

An y time you need a friend,

Anytime You Need A Friend by Mariah Carey

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Anytime You Need A Friend”

What key is "Anytime You Need A Friend" in?: "Anytime You Need A Friend" by Mariah Carey is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Anytime You Need A Friend" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Anytime You Need A Friend" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Anytime You Need A Friend"?: This arrangement of "Anytime You Need A Friend" uses 17 chords: Am, Bm7, C, Cdim7, Cmaj7, Dm7, E, E7, +9 more.
How long does it take to learn "Anytime You Need A Friend" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Mariah Carey can I play here?: Try "THANK GOD I FOUND YOU", "ALWAYS BE MY BABY", "MY ALL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.