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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Ben" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Bb, 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Ben"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Ben" by Michael Jackson played in?
- Ben is arranged in the key of Bb 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Ben". Key of Bb, 90 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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