Just Friends

by John Klenner
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Lyrics

We (G)two were (G7)sweet hearts; but we (C)said good (G)bye;

one with a (D7)hand shake and one (Am)with (G)a sigh.

We two were sweet hearts by a (A7)sa cred vow.

What (Am)are we now?

What (C)are (Bm)we (Bb7)now?

(G7)Just (Cmaj7)friends,

lov ers no (Cm6)more;

just (G)friends,

but not like be (Eb7)fore.

To (Am7)think of what we’ve (D7)been

and (Gmaj7)not to kiss a (G6)gain, seems (G)like pre (A9)tend ing

it is n’t the (D7)end ing.

(G7)Two (Cmaj7)friends

drift ing a (Cm6)part;

two (G)friends,

but one bro ken (Eb7)heart.

We (Am7)loved, we laughed, we (D7)cried,

and (B7)sud den (B)ly love (Em7)died.

The (Em)sto ry (A7)ends,

(A7)and (D)we’re (D13)just (G)friends.

Where (G)are the (G7)sun beams that were (C)in your (G)eyes?

Some times I (D7)won der if they (Am)too (G)were lies.

We, who were lov ers, are now (A7)on ly friends.

That’s (Am)how it ends.

What (C)are (Bm)we (Bb7)now?

(G7)Just (Cmaj7)friends,

lov ers no (Cm6)more;

just (G)friends,

but not like be (Eb7)fore.

To (Am7)think of what we’ve (D7)been

and (Gmaj7)not to kiss a (G6)gain, seems (G)like pre (A9)tend ing

it is n’t the (D7)end ing.

(G7)Two (Cmaj7)friends

drift ing a (Cm6)part;

two (G)friends,

but one bro ken (Eb7)heart.

We (Am7)loved, we laughed, we (D7)cried,

and (B7)sud den (B)ly love (Em7)died.

The (Em)sto ry (A7)ends,

(A7)and (D)we’re (D13)just (G)friends.

(G)friends.

(G7)Just (G)friends.

Just Friends — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Just Friends" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 114 BPM.

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

About “Just Friends”

Why does "Just Friends" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Just Friends".
What key is "Just Friends" by John Klenner played in?
Just Friends is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Just Friends"?
The arrangement plays at 114 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Just Friends" 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 "Just Friends"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Just Friends"?
"Just Friends" was originally performed by John Klenner. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
Is this real sheet music for "Just Friends"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Just Friends".
Can I see all the notes in "Just Friends"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 114 BPM.