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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"I Built A Friend" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of A, 100 BPM.
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About “I Built A Friend”
- Where are the chord symbols for "I Built A Friend" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "I Built A Friend" is in A.
- 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.
- Does "I Built A Friend" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "I Built A Friend" is in the key of A at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "I Built A Friend"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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