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(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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Ben" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 96 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Ben”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Ben" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Ben" is in G.
- What key is "Ben" by Michael Jackson played in?
- Ben is arranged in the key of G 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 96 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 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.
- Does "Ben" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Ben" is in the key of G at 96 BPM.
- What chords are in "Ben"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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