Friend Like Me

by Alan Menken
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Lyrics

Well, A li Ba ba had them for ty thieves.

Sche her a za de had a thou sand tales.

But, Mas ter, you in luck ’cause up your sleeves you got a brand of mag ic nev er fails.

You got some pow er in your cor ner now, some heav y am mu ni tion in your camp.

You got some punch, pi zazz, ya hoo and how.

See all you got ta do is rub that lamp.

And I’ll say:

Mis ter A lad din, sir, what will your pleas ure be?

Let take your or der, jot it down.

You ain’t nev er had a friend, nev er had a friend, you ain’t nev er had a friend, nev er had a friend.

You ain’t nev er

had a

friend

like

me.

Wa ah ah.

Wa ah ah.

You ain’t nev er had a friend like me.

Ha!

Friend Like Me — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Friend Like Me" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Eb, 100 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 “Friend Like Me”

Can I play "Friend Like Me" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Friend Like Me" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Friend Like Me" by Alan Menken played in?
Friend Like Me is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Friend Like Me"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Friend Like Me" 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 "Friend Like Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Friend Like Me"?
"Friend Like Me" was originally performed by Alan Menken. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Alan Menken can I play here?
Try "A GUY LIKE YOU", "I SEE THE LIGHT", "ARABIAN NIGHTS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Friend Like Me"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Friend Like Me" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Friend Like Me"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Friend Like Me" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.