I'll Be There For You

by Bon Jovi
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I guess this time you’re real ly (Em)leav ing.

I heard your suit case say good (D)bye.

Well, as my bro ken heart lies (Em)bleed ing,

you say true love, it’s su i (D)cide.

You say you’ve cried a thou sand (Em)riv ers,

but now you’re swim ming for the (D)shore.

You left me drown ing in my (Em)tears,

and you won’t save me an y (A)more.

I’m pray ing to God you’ll give me one more chance, girl.

I’ll be there for you.

(Bm)These five words I swear to you.

When you (G)breathe, I want to be the air for you.

(A)I’ll be (C)there (D)for you.

I’d live and I’d die for you.

I’d steal the sun from the sky for you.

(G)Words can’t say what love can do.

(A)I’ll be (C)there (D)for (CN.C.)you.

I know you know we’ve had some (Em)good times;

now they have their own hid ing (D)place.

Well, I can prom ise you to (Em)mor row,

but I can’t buy back yes ter (A)day.

Yeah, ba by, you know my hands are (G)dirt

y,

but I want ed to be your val en (D)tine.

I’ll be the wa ter when you get (G)thirst y, ba by.

When you get drunk, I’ll be the (A)wine.

Oh!

(D)you.

I was n’t there when you were (G)hap

py,

and I was n’t there when you were (D)down,

child.

Did n’t mean to miss your (G)birth day, ba by.

I wish I’d seen you blow those can dles (A)out.

(CN.C.)Oh,

yeah!

I’ll be there for you.

(Bm)These five words I swear to you.

When you (G)breathe, I want to be the air for you.

(A)I’ll be (C)there (D)for you.

I’d live and I’d die for you.

I’d steal the sun from the sky for you.

(G)Words can’t say what love can do.

(A)I’ll be (C)there (D)for,

I’ll be there for you.

(C#m)These five words I swear to you.

When you (A)breathe, I want to be the air for you.

(B)I’ll be (D)there (E)for you.

I’d live and I’d die for you.

I’d steal the sun from the sky for you.

(A)Words can’t say what love can do.

(B)I’ll be (D)there (E)for you.

Oh,

oh.

Oh,

oh,

oh.

I'll Be There For You by Bon Jovi

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 74 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “I'll Be There For You

What key is "I'll Be There For You" in?
"I'll Be There For You" by Bon Jovi is in the key of D with a tempo of 74 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "I'll Be There For You" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "I'll Be There For You" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "I'll Be There For You"?
This arrangement of "I'll Be There For You" uses 10 chords: A, B, Bm, C, C#m, D, Dmaj7, E, +2 more.
How long does it take to learn "I'll Be There For You" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Bon Jovi can I play here?
Try "WELCOME TO WHEREVER YOU ARE", "BED OF ROSES", "THANK YOU FOR LOVING ME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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