Ben

by Michael Jackson
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Ben" by Michael Jackson in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of G, 96 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Ben

Can I learn "Ben" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Ben" with hands-separate practice in G at 96 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Ben"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Ben" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Ben"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Ben" is in the key of G at 96 BPM.

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