That's What Friends Are For

by Dionne & Friends
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Lyrics

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 — Beginner Piano Tutorial

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Learn "That's What Friends Are For" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Ab, 70 BPM.

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About “That's What Friends Are For”

What key is "That's What Friends Are For" by Dionne & Friends played in?
That's What Friends Are For is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "That's What Friends Are For"?
The arrangement plays at 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "That's What Friends Are For" 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 "That's What Friends Are For"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "That's What Friends Are For"?
"That's What Friends Are For" was originally performed by Dionne & Friends. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "That's What Friends Are For"?
This arrangement uses 15 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Bb, Bb7, Bb9, Bbdom, C7, Cb6, +7 more.

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