Learn "BEN" by Michael Jackson on Piano

Master "BEN" by Michael Jackson with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Pop arrangement is in the key of Bb at 90 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 90 BPM.

Lyrics

(F)Ben, the two of us need (C7)look no more. (F)We both found what we were (C7)look ing for. (F)With a friend to call my (A7sus)own, I’ll (A7)nev er be a (Eb)lone, and (D7)you, my friend, will (G)see, you’ve (C7)got a friend in me. (Fm)Ben, you’re al ways run ning (C7)here and there. (Fm)You feel you’re not want ed (C7)an y where. (F)If you ev er look be (A7sus)hind and (A7)don’t like what you (Eb)find, there’s (D7)some thing you should (G)know. You’ve (C7)got a place to go. I (Gm7)used to say (Fmaj7)I and me. (Gm7)Now it’s us, (F)now it’s we. I (Gm7)used to say (Fmaj7)I and me. (Gm7)Now it’s us, (F)now it’s we. (F)Ben, most peo ple would turn (C7)you a way. (F)I don’t lis ten to a (C7)word they say. (F)They don’t see you as I (C7)do; I wish they would try (Eb7)to. I’m (D7)sure they’d think a (Db)gain if they (C7)had a friend like (F)Ben, (a (F)friend) like (F)Ben, (like (F)Ben,) (Gm7)like (F)Ben.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
Bb
Tempo
90 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Ben" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.