I'll Be There For You

by Bon Jovi
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Lyrics

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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "I'll Be There For You" 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 D, 74 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “I'll Be There For You

Can I play "I'll Be There For You" 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'll Be There For You" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "I'll Be There For You" by Bon Jovi played in?
I'll Be There For You is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I'll Be There For You"?
The arrangement plays at 74 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I'll Be There For You" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "I'll Be There For You"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I'll Be There For You"?
"I'll Be There For You" was originally performed by Bon Jovi. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I'll Be There For You"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, B, Bm, C, C#m, D, Dmaj7, E, +2 more.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "I'll Be There For You"?
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'll Be There For You" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "I'll Be There For You"?
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'll Be There For You" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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