You've Got A Friend

by Carole King
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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

You've Got A Friend — Piano Lead Sheet

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"You've Got A Friend" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Db, 90 BPM.

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

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 Db 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.

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