He Was A Friend Of Mine — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "He Was A Friend Of Mine" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 112 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

Lyrics

(A7)He was a friend of mine. (A7)He was a friend of mine. Ev ’ry time I think of (D)him, I (F#7)just can’t keep from cry in’. sow. ’Cause (D)he was a (A7)friend of (D)mine. (A7)He died a on the road. (A7)He died a on the road. He ’ry just kept on mov (D)in’ I (F#7)nev er reaped what he could sow. And (D)he was a (A7)friend of (D)mine. (A7)I stole a way and cried. (A7)I stole a way and cried. ’Cause I nev er had too much (D)mon ey, I (F#7)nev er been quite sat is fied. And (D)he was a (A7)friend of (D)mine. (A7)He nev er done no wrong. (A7)He nev er done no wrong. ’Cause A thou sand miles too from (D)home, ey, and (F#7)he nev er harmed sat no one. And (D)he was a (A7)friend of (D)mine. (A7)He was a friend of mine. (A7)He was a friend of mine. Ev ’ry time I hear his (D)name, Lord, I (F#7)just can’t keep from cry in’, ’cause (D)he was a (A7)friend of (D)mine.

Try other practice modes:

Falling NotesLead SheetBar SheetSimple Sheet

Song Details

Category
Country
Key
D
Tempo
112 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "He Was A Friend Of Mine" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.