Reach Out, I'll Be There

by The Four Tops
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Lyrics

Now if you (D)feel that you can’t to go on you’re be cause (Am7)all of your hope is (D)gone,

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

dar ling, (G)reach out,

(B)reach out,

(B)I’ll

be there,

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

and

I’ll

be there,

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

When you feel (D)lost and a bout hang give up you’re ’cause your (Am7)best just ain’t good e (D)nough

and you feel the world with has grown cold, sion but and you’re (Am7)drift ing out is all on your own, sion,

and you need a round a hand b lin’ to hold;

dar ling, (G)reach out,

(B)reach out,

(B)I’ll

be there,

with to (Em)love you all and com fort you, and

I’ll

be there,

you to (Em)cher ish ways and care for 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.

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

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Free karaoke for "Reach Out, 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, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Reach Out, I'll Be There”

What key is "Reach Out, I'll Be There" by The Four Tops played in?
Reach Out, 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, I'll Be There"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Reach Out, I'll Be There" 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 "Reach Out, 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, I'll Be There"?
"Reach Out, I'll Be There" was originally performed by The Four Tops. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Reach Out, I'll Be There"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am7, B, D, Em, F#dim, G.
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, I'll Be There" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Reach Out, 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, 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, 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.