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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 me take your or der, jot it down.
You ain’t nev er had a friend like me.
No, no, no.
Life is your res tau rant and I’m your mai tre d’.
C’ mon, whis per what it is you want.
You ain’t nev er had a friend like me.
Yes, sir, we pride our selves on ser vice.
You’re the boss, the king, the shah.
Say what you wish.
It’s yours!
True dish, how ’bout a lit tle more bak la va?
Have some of col umn “A.” Try all of col umn “B.” I’m in the mood to help you, dude.
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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Friend Like Me" by Alan Menken: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 176 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Friend Like Me”
- What key is "Friend Like Me" by Alan Menken played in?
- Friend Like Me is arranged in the key of D 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 176 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Friend Like Me" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Friend Like Me" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Friend Like Me" by Alan Menken. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Friend Like Me" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Friend Like Me" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.