And (Ebmaj9)I
nev er (Gm7)thought I’d feel this way
and as far as I’m con cerned I’m glad I got the chance to say
that I (Abmaj7)do be lieve I (Fm7)love you.
And (Ebmaj9)if
I should (Gm7)ev er go a way,
well, then close your eyes and try to feel the way we do to day,
and then (Abmaj7)if you can re mem ber.
Keep smil ing, keep shin ing (Abmaj7)know ing you can al ways (Bb)count on (Gm7)me
for sure
(Abmaj7)that’s what friends are (Fm7)for.
For good times and bad times (Db6)I’ll be on your (C7sus)side for ev er (Cb6)more.
(Bb7sus)That’s what friends are (Bb7sus)for
(Ebmaj9)I
nev er (Gm7)thought I’d feel this way
Well you came and o pened me and now there’s so much more I see
and so, (Abmaj7)by the way, I (Fm7)thank you.
And (Ebmaj9)then,
for the (Gm7)times when we’re a part,
well, then close your eyes and know these words are com ing from my heart,
and then (Abmaj7)if you can re mem ber.
Keep smil ing, keep shin ing (Abmaj7)know ing you can al ways (Bb)count on (Gm7)me
for sure
(Abmaj7)that’s what friends are (Fm7)for.
In good times, in bad times (Db6)I’ll be on your (C7sus)side for ev er (Cb6)more.
(Bb7sus)That’s what friends are (Bb7sus)for
(Bb7sus)for.
(Bb7sus)for.
That's What Friends Are For by Dionne & Friends
4 people have learned this song
Easy piano arrangement in the key of Ab at 70 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “That's What Friends Are For”
- What key is "That's What Friends Are For" in?
- "That's What Friends Are For" by Dionne & Friends is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 70 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "That's What Friends Are For" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "That's What Friends Are For" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "That's What Friends Are For"?
- This arrangement of "That's What Friends Are For" uses 15 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Bb, Bb7, Bb9, Bbdom, C7, Cb6, +7 more.
- How long does it take to learn "That's What Friends Are For" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
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