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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "That's What Friends Are For" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Ab, 70 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “That's What Friends Are For”
- Can I play "That's What Friends Are For" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "That's What Friends Are For" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "That's What Friends Are For"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "That's What Friends Are For" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "That's What Friends Are For"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "That's What Friends Are For" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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