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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"That's What Friends Are For" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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.

About “That's What Friends Are For

Where are the chord symbols for "That's What Friends Are For" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "That's What Friends Are For" is in Ab.
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.
Does "That's What Friends Are For" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "That's What Friends Are For" is in the key of Ab at 70 BPM.
What chords are in "That's What Friends Are For"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Ab, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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