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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"I'll Be There For You" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I'll Be There For You"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "I'll Be There For You". Key of D, 74 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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