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My friends are (Dsus2)so de pressed.
I (C)feel the (Dsus2)ques tion of your (Dsus2)lone li ness.
Con (Gsus)fide, (F6/9)’cause (Dsus2)I’ll be on your (Dsus2)side;
you (C)know I will,
you (Dsus2)know I will.
Ex girl friend (Dsus2)called me up
a (C)lone and (D)des p’rate on the (Dsus2)pris on phone.
They (C)want to (D)give her sev en (Dsus2)years
for (Csus2)be ing sad.
I love
(Asus2)all of you
hurt (D)by the (A)cold.
So hard, and (Asus2)lone ly, too,
when (D)you don’t (A)know your self.
My friends are (Dsus2)so dis tressed
and (C)stand ing (D)on the brink of (Dsus2)emp ti ness.
No (C)words I (D)know of to ex (Dsus2)press
this (Csus2)emp ti ness.
I love
(Asus2)all of you
hurt (D)by the (A)cold.
So hard, and (Asus2)lone ly, too,
when (D)you don’t (A)know your self.
(E)I
mag ine me,
(F#7)taught by trag e dy.
Re (C)lease
is (Bsus)peace.
My Friends — Simple Sheet Music
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"My Friends" 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, 84 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “My Friends”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "My Friends"?
- 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 "My Friends" by Red Hot Chili Peppers played in?
- My Friends 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 "My Friends"?
- The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "My 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 "My Friends"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "My Friends"?
- "My Friends" was originally performed by Red Hot Chili Peppers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "My Friends"?
- This arrangement uses 20 chords: A, Asus2, Bsus4, C, C6, Csus2, D, Dm6, +12 more.
- What other songs by Red Hot Chili Peppers can I play here?
- Try "UNDER THE BRIDGE", "DANI CALIFORNIA", "CALIFORNICATION". 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 "My Friends". Key of D, 84 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.