Learn "YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND" by Carole King on Piano

Master "YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND" by Carole King with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Pop arrangement is in the key of Db at 90 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 90 BPM.

Lyrics

When you’re down and trou bled and you need some (C7)love and care, and that and ol’ (Bbm7)noth in’, north wind (Eb7)noth in’ is go in’ right, (Gm7)close your eyes and (C7)think of me and (Fm)soon I will be there to (Bbm7)bright Soon en up you’ll hear me e knock ven in’ your dark est night. You just call out my name and you know wher ev er I am, I’ll come run nin’ to see you a (Db6)gain. (Ab)Win ter, spring, sum mer or fall, (Db)all you have to do is call, and I’ll be there. You’ve got a friend. If the sky a bove you and grows dark and (C7)full of clouds, and that and ol’ (Bbm7)noth in’, north wind (Eb7)noth in’ be gins to blow, (Gm7)keep your head to (C7)geth of er and (Fm)call my name out loud. to (Bbm7)bright Soon en up you’ll hear me e knock ven in’ at dark your door. You just call out my name and you know wher ev er I am, I’ll come run nin’ to see you a (Db6)gain. (Ab)Win ter, spring, sum mer or fall, (Db)all you have to do is call, and I’ll be there. You’ve got a friend. If the sky there yes, (Cm7)I will. Now (Gb)ain’t it good to know that (Db)you’ve got a friend when (Ab)peo ple can be so cold? They’ll hurt you, yes, and de sert you and (Fm)take your soul if you let (Bb7)them. Oh, but (Db6)don’t you let them. You just call there yes, (Cm7)I will. You’ve got a friend. You’ve got a (Ab)friend. Ain’t it good to know you’ve got a (Ab)friend. Ain’t it good to know you’ve got a

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
Db
Tempo
90 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "You've Got A Friend" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.