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I built a friend
with (A)three piec es of plas tic and a (F#m)pen.
I made him on the ta ble (F#m)in the den.
I gave him my old cell phone for a head,
for a head.
And we spent
this (A)girl i at grad at my house, and we get
pres ents in his stock ing, (F#m)and we bought
I’ll bolts and things, and strings, and a new watch.
That’s what he got.
And (D)we had so much fun to geth er.
(A)We knew we’d be friends for ev er.
And we had so much fun to geth er.
(A)We had so much fun.
I Then I left
for (A)col lege in Sep tem ber, and we (F#m)note
’cause we can’t be to geth er; (F#m)so I kept
that pic tures to re mem ber my old friend,
my old friend.
Then I met
an (A)girl ty at grad u a tion and for spilled
my old est cre a tion, (F#m)and I guess
It see him next va ca tion: “Send my best,
I send my best.”
And (D)we had so much fun to geth er.
(A)We knew we’d be friends for ev er.
And we had so much fun to geth er.
(A)We had so much fun.
I I came home
I Built A Friend — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "I Built A Friend" 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 A, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “I Built A Friend”
- Can I play "I Built A Friend" 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 "I Built A Friend" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "I Built A Friend" by Alec Benjamin played in?
- I Built A Friend is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Built A Friend"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Built A Friend" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "I Built A Friend"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Built A Friend"?
- "I Built A Friend" was originally performed by Alec Benjamin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I Built A Friend"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, D, E, F#m. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Alec Benjamin can I play here?
- Try "LET ME DOWN SLOWLY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "I Built A Friend"?
- 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. "I Built A Friend" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "I Built A Friend"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "I Built A Friend" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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