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When (C#7)you’re down
and trou bled
and you (F#m)need a (C#7)help ing hand
and (Bm7)noth ing,
whoa, (E7sus)noth ing is go ing right,
(G#)close your eyes and think (C#7)of me
and (C#7)call my name be out there (F#m7)loud, now; to bright en up I’ll be knock ven your dark est night.
You (Bm7)just call
out my name,
and you know
wher ev er I am
(E7sus)I’ll come run ning,
oh, yeah, ba by, to see you a gain.
(Amaj9)Win ter, spring, sum mer or fall,
(Dmaj7)all you’ve got to do is call
and I’ll (D)be there, yeah yeah, yeah;
you’ve got a friend.
If the sky
a bove you
should turn (F#m)dark and (C#7)full of clouds
and (Bm7)that old
north (E7sus)wind should be gin to blow,
(G#)keep your head to geth (C#7)of er
and (C#7)call my name be out there (F#m7)loud, now; to bright en up I’ll be knock ing up on your door.
You (Bm7)just call
out my name,
and you know
wher ev er I am
(E7sus)I’ll come run ning,
oh, yes, I will, to see you a gain.
(Amaj9)Win ter, spring, sum mer or fall,
(Dmaj7)all you’ve got to do is call
and I’ll (D)be there, yeah yeah, yeah;
you’ve got a friend.
If the sky
Hey, ain’t it good to know that (D)you’ve got a friend
when (A)peo ple can be so cold?
They’ll (D)hurt you
and de sert (Gmaj9)you;
well, they’ll (F#m7)take your soul if you let them, oh yeah, but don’t you let them.
You just (Call
out my name, out my name) and you (Dmaj7)know wher ev er I am
I’ll come run ning
to see you a gain.
Oh, ba by, don’t you know ’bout (Amaj9)win ter, spring, sum mer or fall,
hey now, (Dmaj7)all you’ve got to do is call.
Lord, I’ll be there, yes, (A)I will, (Dmaj7)Lord,
you’ve got a friend.
You’ve got a (D)friend, yeah.
Ain’t it good to know you’ve got (D)a (A)friend?
Ain’t it good to know you’ve got a friend?
Oh, yeah, yeah, you’ve got a friend.
You've Got A Friend — Simple Sheet Music
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"You've Got A Friend" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of A, 96 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "You've Got A Friend"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "You've Got A Friend" by Carole King played in?
- You've Got A Friend is arranged in the key of A 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 96 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 18 chords: A, Amaj7, Amaj9, Asus4, B7, Bm, Bm7, C#7, +10 more.
- What other songs by Carole King can I play here?
- Try "TAPESTRY", "I FEEL THE EARTH MOVE", "YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "You've Got A Friend". Key of A, 96 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.