What key is "Ben" in?

"Ben" by Michael Jackson is in the key of G with a tempo of 96 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Ben" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Ben" 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.

How long does it take to learn "Ben" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Michael Jackson can I play here?

Try "MAN IN THE MIRROR", "YOU ROCK MY WORLD", "LOVING YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(G)Ben, the two of us need (D)look no more.

(G)We both found what we were (D7)look ing for.

(G)With a friend to call my (B7)own, I’ll nev er be a (F)lone, and (E)you, my friend, will (Am)see, you’ve (D7)got a friend in (G)me.

(Gm)Ben, you’re al ways run ing (D)here and there.

(Gm)You feel you’re not want ed (D7)an y where.

(G)If you ev er look be (B7)hind and don’t like what you (F)find, there’s (E)some thing you should (Am)know.

You’ve (D7)got a place to (G)go.

I (Am)used to say

(G)I and me.

(Am)Now it’s us,

(G)now it’s we.

I (Am)used to say

(G)I and me.

(Am)Now it’s us,

(G)now it’s we.

Ben, most peo ple would turn (D)you a way.

(G)I don’t lis ten to a (D7)word they say.

(G)They don’t see you as I (D7)do; I wish they would try (F)to.

I’m (E)sure they’d think a (Eb)gain if they (D7)had a friend like (G)Ben,

(a (G)friend)

like (G)Ben,

(like (G)Ben)

(Am)like (G)Ben.

Ben by Michael Jackson

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

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About “Ben”

What key is "Ben" in?: "Ben" by Michael Jackson is in the key of G with a tempo of 96 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Ben" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Ben" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Ben" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Michael Jackson can I play here?: Try "MAN IN THE MIRROR", "YOU ROCK MY WORLD", "LOVING YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.