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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "You're My Best Friend" 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 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”

Can I play "You're My Best Friend" 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 "You're My Best Friend" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "You're My Best Friend"?
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. "You're My Best Friend" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "You're My Best Friend"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "You're My Best Friend" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.