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(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.
Ben — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Ben" by Michael Jackson: 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 F, 90 BPM.
This arrangement is a beautiful exercise in keeping your right-hand melody smooth and singing while your left hand navigates some colorful chord changes — at 90 BPM in B♭, the tempo is gentle enough to give you breathing room, so use it.
The twelve chords here include a few that may surprise you: watch especially for the D♭aug shape, which will feel unfamiliar under your fingers, and the secondary dominants like A7 and D7 that briefly pull you outside the home key.
I'd suggest learning the left-hand chord progression alone first, drilling the shifts between F, Fmaj7, and F6 until they feel like small finger adjustments rather than full hand resets.
Use the sustain pedal lightly to connect chord tones, but lift cleanly on each change to avoid muddiness.
Once both hands are comfortable separately, combine them in short four-bar loops.
This is the piece that'll make chromatic chord movement feel natural to you.
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About “Ben”
- What key is "Ben" by Michael Jackson played in?
- Ben is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Ben"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Ben" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Ben"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Ben"?
- "Ben" was originally performed by Michael Jackson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Ben"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: A7, Bb, C, C7, D7, Dbaug, Eb7, F, +4 more.
- What other songs by Michael Jackson can I play here?
- Try "MAN IN THE MIRROR", "YOU ROCK MY WORLD", "LOVING YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Ben" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Ben" by Michael Jackson. 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 "Ben" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, 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 "Ben" 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.