You're My Best Friend

by Queen
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Lyrics

(Dm)Ooh, you make me live.

What (Dm)ev er this world can (C)give to me, it’s (Dm)you you’re all I see.

(Dm)Ooh, you make me live now, hon ey; (Dm)ooh, you make me live.

Oh, you’re the (D)best friend

that (F)I ev er had.

I’ve (C)been with (G)you such a (Am)long time; you’re my (D)sun shine, and I (F)want you to know that my (E)feel ings are (Am)true.

I (G)real ly love (F)you.

Oh, you’re my (C)best friend.

(Dm)Ooh, you make me live.

Oh, (E)I’ve been (Am)wan (C)der ing ’round,

And in (G)rain or shine you’ve (Am)stood by me girl.

I’m (C)hap

py at home.

You’re my (C)best friend.

You're My Best Friend — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"You're My Best Friend" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 118 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

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About “You're My Best Friend”

Why does "You're My Best Friend" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "You're My Best Friend".
What key is "You're My Best Friend" by Queen played in?
You're My Best Friend is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "You're My Best Friend"?
The arrangement plays at 118 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "You're My Best Friend" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "You're My Best Friend"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "You're My Best Friend"?
"You're My Best Friend" was originally performed by Queen. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Queen can I play here?
Try "BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY", "BICYCLE RACE", "SOMEBODY TO LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "You're My Best Friend"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "You're My Best Friend".
Can I see all the notes in "You're My Best Friend"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 118 BPM.