My Best Friend

by Tim McGraw
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Lyrics

I nev er had (E)no one

and you be I could count on.

I’ve been let down so man y times.

And I was tired of hurt in’,

you’re so tired of search in’

till you walked in how to my life.

It was a feel in’

I’d nev er known.

And, oh, the for the first (A)in your eyes

I did n’t feel a lone.

You’re (A)more

than a (Bm7)lov er.

There could nev er be an (Bm7)oth er

to make me feel the way you do.

(A)Oh,

we just get clos er.

I fall in love all o ver

ev ’ry time I look at you.

I don’t know where I’d be

with out you here with me.

Life with you makes per fect sense.

You’re (Bm9)my

best (A)friend.

You’re my best friend,

oh, yeah.

You stand er had (E)by me

and you be lieve could in me

I’ve like no bod y ev er has.

And When my world goes cra zy,

you’re right there to save me.

You make me see how much I have.

And still a trem ble

I’d when we touch.

And, oh, the look the first (A)in your eyes

I did when we make love.

You’re (A)more

than a (Bm7)lov er.

There could nev er be an (Bm7)oth er

to make me feel the way you do.

(A)Oh,

we just get clos er.

I fall in love all o ver

ev ’ry time I look at you.

I don’t know where I’d be

with out you here with me.

Life with you makes per fect sense.

You’re (Bm9)my

best (A)friend.

You’re my best friend,

oh, yeah.

(A)friend.

Ooh, oh, ooh, oh.

You’re my best friend,

uh, (E)huh.

You’re friend.

Oh, whoa, ooh, oh.

You’re my best (Bm7)friend,

oh, yeah.

(A)Ooh,

you’re my best (Bm7)friend.

(A)Ooh,

you’re my best (Bm7)friend.

My Best Friend — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "My Best Friend" 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 A, 120 BPM.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with extended minor chords — Bm7 and Bm9 show up often, and the trick is keeping your hand relaxed enough to voice those wider shapes without tensing up through the wrist.

Your left hand holds a pedal bass pattern, mostly sitting on A, which sounds simple but demands steady, even timing at 120 BPM so it doesn't rush ahead of the melody.

Watch the transition from Esus4 resolving to E; let that suspension ring just long enough before releasing, because that's where the emotional pull lives.

I'd suggest learning the right-hand melody and chord shapes hands-separate first, then loop the verse section at around 80 BPM until the Bm7-to-D and Em-to-A moves feel automatic under your fingers.

The C chord is a brief borrowed moment that can catch you off guard — spot it early so you don't hesitate.

Once this clicks, you'll have a real feel for how pedal bass anchors a country ballad while your right hand floats above it, and that's a skill you'll use in dozens of songs from here on out.

About “My Best Friend

Can I play "My Best Friend" 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 "My Best Friend" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "My Best Friend" by Tim McGraw played in?
My Best Friend is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "My Best Friend"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "My Best Friend" 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 "My Best Friend"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "My Best Friend"?
"My Best Friend" was originally performed by Tim McGraw. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "My Best Friend"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, Bm7, Bm9, C, D, E, Em, Esus4.
What other songs by Tim McGraw can I play here?
Try "HIGHWAY DON'T CARE", "SUSPICIONS", "LIVE LIKE YOU WERE DYING". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "My Best Friend"?
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. "My Best Friend" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "My Best Friend"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "My Best Friend" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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