Anytime You Need A Friend

by Beu Sisters
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Lyrics

(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Anytime You Need A Friend" by Beu Sisters: 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 D, 96 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Anytime You Need A Friend”

What key is "Anytime You Need A Friend" by Beu Sisters played in?
Anytime You Need A Friend is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Anytime You Need A Friend"?
The arrangement plays at 96 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Anytime You Need A Friend" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Anytime You Need A Friend"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Anytime You Need A Friend"?
"Anytime You Need A Friend" was originally performed by Beu Sisters. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Anytime You Need A Friend"?
This arrangement uses 20 chords: A, A7, Adom, Asus4, Bm, Bm7, Bpow, C#7, +12 more.
Is there a karaoke version of "Anytime You Need A Friend" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Anytime You Need A Friend" by Beu Sisters. 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 "Anytime You Need A Friend" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, 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 "Anytime You Need A 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.