Whenever I Call You "Friend"

by Kenny Loggins
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Lyrics

When ev er I (F#)call (B7)you “friend,”

I be gin to think I (G7)un der stand an y thing we (G)are.

You and I have (Em7)al ways been

(D7sus)ev er and ev (D)er.

I see my self with (F#)in (B7)your eyes,

and that’s all I need to (G7)show me why ev ’ry thing I (G)do al ways takes me (Em7)home to you,

(CN.C.)ev er and ev er.

Now I know my life has (F#7)giv en me more than (B)mem o ries.

(D#7sus)Day by day

(Bbm7)we (Eb7)can see, in ev ’ry (Db)mo ment, there’s a (Bb7)rea son to car ry on.

(F)Sweet love’s (C)show in’ us a (Dm)heav en ly light.

I nev er (C)seen such a (Dm)beau ti ful (C)sight.

(F)See love (C)glow in’ on us (Dm)ev er y night.

I know for (C)ev er we’ll be (Dm)do in’ it.

(F)Sweet love’s (C)show in’ us a (Dm)heav en ly light.

I nev er (C)seen such a (Dm)beau ti ful (C)sight.

(F)See love (C)glow in’ on us (Dm)ev er y night.

I know for (C)ev er we’ll be (Dm)do in’ it right.

When ev er I (B)call (E7)you “friend,”

I be lieve I’ve come to (C7)un der stand ev ’ry where we (C)are.

You and I were (Am7)meant to be for (G7sus)ev er and ev er.

I think a bout the (B)times (E7)to come,

know ing I will be the (C7)luck y one.

Ev er our love will (C)last.

I (Am7)al ways want to (D7)call you (G7sus)“friend.”

(Dm)do in’ it (C)right.

Whenever I Call You "Friend" — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Whenever I Call You "Friend"" by Kenny Loggins in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of G. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 110 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 “Whenever I Call You "Friend"”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Whenever I Call You "Friend""?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature G. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Whenever I Call You "Friend"" by Kenny Loggins played in?
Whenever I Call You "Friend" is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Whenever I Call You "Friend""?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Whenever I Call You "Friend"" 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 "Whenever I Call You "Friend""?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Whenever I Call You "Friend""?
"Whenever I Call You "Friend"" was originally performed by Kenny Loggins. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Whenever I Call You "Friend""?
This arrangement uses 27 chords: A7, Am7, B, B7, Bb7, Bbm7, Bm7, C, +19 more.
What other songs by Kenny Loggins can I play here?
Try "FOR THE FIRST TIME", "THIS IS IT", "FOOTLOOSE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Whenever I Call You "Friend"" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature G, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 110 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.