Other arrangements of I Will Be Here For You
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(Amaj7)When you feel the sun light of (B)fade in to the cold (C#m)night, (B)don’t know where to turn.
oh, I (A)don’t know where to turn.
And (E)all the dreams you’re (Amaj7)dream ing (B)seem to lose their (F#m)mean (C#m)ing.
Just (A)Let me in your world.
Ba by, (A)let me in your world.
(C#)All you need
is (E)some one (A)you can (D)hold.
(C#)Don’t be sad.
(F#m)there’s You’re not a lone.
I will be (C#m7)here for you
(D6)some where in the night,
(A)some where in the night.
I’ll shine a (C#m7)light for you.
(B)Some where in the night
(A)I’ll be stand ing by.
I will be (Esus)here for you.
Well, (Amaj7)in this world of stran gers, of (B)cold, un friend ly cold (C#m)es, (B)some one you can trust,
oh, there’s (A)some one you can trust.
And (E)I will be your (Amaj7)shel ter.
(B)I’ll give you my (F#m)shoul (C#m)der.
Just (A)reach out for my love.
Ba by, (A)Reach out for my love.
(C#)Call my name
is (E)and my (A)heart will (D)hear.
(C#)I be there; (F#m)there’s noth ing to fear.
I will be (C#m7)here for you
(D6)some where in the night,
(A)some where in the night.
I’ll shine a (C#m7)light for you.
(B)Some where in the night
(A)I’ll be stand ing by.
I will be (Esus)here for you.
Well, I will be (Esus)here for you.
I will be (Dm7)here for you
(Eb)some where in the night,
(Bb)some where in the night.
I’ll shine a (Dm7)light for you.
(C)Some where in the night
(Bb)I’ll be stand ing by.
I will be (F7sus)here for you.
I will be (Dm7)here for you
(Eb)some where in the night,
(Bb)some where in the night.
I’ll shine a (Dm7)light for you.
(C)Some where in the night
(Bb)I’ll be stand ing by.
I will be (F7sus)here for you.
I will be (F7sus)here for you.
I will be (F7sus)here for (Bb)you.
I Will Be Here For You — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "I Will Be Here For You" by Michael W. Smith: 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 E, 85 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 Will Be Here For You”
- What key is "I Will Be Here For You" by Michael W. Smith played in?
- I Will Be Here For You is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Will Be Here For You"?
- The arrangement plays at 85 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Will Be Here For You" 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 Will Be Here For You"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Will Be Here For You"?
- "I Will Be Here For You" was originally performed by Michael W. Smith. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I Will Be Here For You"?
- This arrangement uses 27 chords: A, Am7, Amaj7, B, Bb, Bm7, C, C#, +19 more.
- What other songs by Michael W. Smith can I play here?
- Try "CHRISTMAS DAY", "Great Is The Lord", "PLACE IN THIS WORLD". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "I Will Be Here For You" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Will Be Here For You" by Michael W. Smith. 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 "I Will Be Here For You" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, 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 "I Will Be Here For You" 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.