Anytime You Need A Friend

by Beu Sisters
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(D)When you’re (A13)sad,

(D)when you’re feel (A13)in’ low,

when (Bm)you’re hurt and (Em)don’t know where (A7sus)to go, (G)think of (F#m)me;

there I’ll (E)be

(Em7)an y time you need a friend.

(D)When you’re (A13)down

(D)and your luck (A13)runs out,

or (Bm)if you’re in (Em)trou ble or (A7sus)in doubt, (G)it’s o (F#m)kay;

turn my (E)way

(Em7)an y time you need a friend.

(Em7)an y time (A7sus)you need a friend.

When you’re scared,

I will stay (A)with you.

When you (Gmaj7)feel you’ve fall en,

I’ll (A)lift you.

When your (Bm7)heart (C#7)breaks,

I’ll (F#m9)ease your (D#)aches.

What (Em7)ev er it takes, I’m in,

an y time you need a friend.

an y time you need a friend.

Oh, oh, oh.

(When you need a friend.)

(G)Come what (F#m)may,

there I’ll (E7)stay,

(Em7)now un til the (F#)ver y end,

(Em)an y time,

(Asus)an y time you need a friend.

An y time.

(Asus)(What ev er it takes.)

An y time,

I’ll be there

(Em7)an y time (Asus)you need

a friend.

Anytime You Need A Friend by Beu Sisters

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 96 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Anytime You Need A Friend”

What key is "Anytime You Need A Friend" in?
"Anytime You Need A Friend" by Beu Sisters is in the key of D with a tempo of 96 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Anytime You Need A Friend" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
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 20 chords: A, A7, Adom, Asus4, Bm, Bm7, Bpow, C#7, +12 more.
How long does it take to learn "Anytime You Need A Friend" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.