Lyrics
Some times on va ca tion,
in our cab in small,
There’s a friend ly spi der
crawl ing on the wall.
But he nev er hurts me!
He just likes to crawl!
He’s a friend ly spi der,
on our cab in wall.
Oh, how he can crawl.
On our cab in wall.
The Friendly Spider by Edna Mae Burnam
5 people have learned this song
Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: advanced. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “The Friendly Spider”
- What key is "The Friendly Spider" in?
- "The Friendly Spider" by Edna Mae Burnam is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: advanced.
- Is "The Friendly Spider" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated advanced. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "The Friendly Spider" 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.
- How long does it take to learn "The Friendly Spider" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Edna Mae Burnam can I play here?
- Try "A Haunted House", "Jubilee!", "The Singing Mermaid". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.