Other arrangements of You've Got A Friend
Pick a learning view.
When you’re down
and trou bled
and you need
some (C7)love and care,
and that and (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 en up you’ll hear me e ven 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 (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 en up you’ll hear me e ven 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
You've Got A Friend — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "You've Got A Friend" by Carole King: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Ab, 90 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 “You've Got A Friend”
- What key is "You've Got A Friend" by Carole King played in?
- You've Got A Friend is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "You've Got A Friend"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "You've Got A 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 "You've Got A Friend"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "You've Got A Friend"?
- "You've Got A Friend" was originally performed by Carole King. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "You've Got A Friend"?
- This arrangement uses 16 chords: Ab, Ab6, Ab7, Abmaj7, Bb7, Bbm7, C7, Cm7, +8 more.
- What other songs by Carole King can I play here?
- Try "YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND", "TAPESTRY", "I FEEL THE EARTH MOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "You've Got A Friend" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "You've Got A Friend" by Carole King. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "You've Got A Friend" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Ab, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "You've Got A Friend" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.