Reach Out And I'll Be There

by The Four Tops
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Lyrics

Now if you (Am7)feel that you can’t to go on

be cause (Am7)all of your hope is gone,

and your life is filled with much con fu sion un til (Am7)hap pi ness is just an il lu sion, and your world a round is crum bl in’ down;

dar ling, (G)reach out,

(B)reach out,

(B)I’ll

be there

with a (Em)love that will shel ter (B7)you.

and (B)I’ll

be there

with a (Em)love ish that will see you (B7)through.

When you feel (Am7)lost and a bout to give up

’cause your (Am7)best just ain’t good e nough

and you feel the world with has grown cold, sion and you’re (Am7)drift ing out is all on your own, sion, and you need a round a hand bl to hold;

dar ling, (G)reach out,

(B)reach out,

(B)I’ll

be there

to (Em)love and will com fort (B7)you,

and (B)I’ll

be there

with to (Em)cher ish and will care for (B7)you.

When you feel

(B)I’ll

be there

to (Em)al ways see you (B)through.

(B)I’ll

be there

to (Em)love and com fort (B)through.

(B)you.

Reach Out And I'll Be There — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Reach Out And I'll Be There" by The Four Tops: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 118 BPM.

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

About “Reach Out And I'll Be There”

What key is "Reach Out And I'll Be There" by The Four Tops played in?
Reach Out And I'll Be There 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 "Reach Out And I'll Be There"?
The arrangement plays at 118 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Reach Out And I'll Be There" 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 "Reach Out And I'll Be There"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Reach Out And I'll Be There"?
"Reach Out And I'll Be There" was originally performed by The Four Tops. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by The Four Tops can I play here?
Try "AIN'T NO WOMAN", "BERNADETTE", "STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Reach Out And I'll Be There" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Reach Out And I'll Be There" by The Four Tops. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Reach Out And I'll Be There" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Reach Out And I'll Be There" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.