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When you’re (Am)down
and trou bled
and you (E7)need some love and (Am)care,
and (Dm7)noth in’,
(G)noth in’ is go in’ right,
(Bm7)close your eyes and (E)think of me
and (E7)soon I will be (Am)there
to (Dm7)bright en up
(Em7)e ven your dark est nights.
You just (C)call
out my name
and you (F)know wher ev er I am
I’ll come run nin’
to see you a gain.
(C)Win ter, spring, sum mer and fall,
(F)all you have to do is (Am)call,
and I’ll (F)be there, (Em7)yeah, yeah, (Dm7)yeah;
(F)you’ve got a (C)friend.
If the (Am)sky
a bove you
grows you (E7)dark and full of (Am)clouds,
and (Dm7)that ol’
(G)north wind be gins to blow,
(Bm7)keep your head to (E)geth of er
and (E7)call my name out (Am)loud;
to (Dm7)soon you’ll hear
(Em7)me knock in’ at your door.
You just (C)call
out my name
and you (F)know wher ev er I am
I’ll come run nin’
to see you a gain.
(C)Win ter, spring, sum mer and fall,
(F)all you have to do is (Am)call,
and I’ll (F)be there, (Em7)yeah, yeah, (Dm7)yeah;
(F)you’ve got a (C)friend.
If the (F)be there, (Em)yes, I will.
Now (Bb)ain’t it good to know that (F)you’ve got a friend when (C)peo ple can be so cold?
They’ll (F)hurt you, and de sert (Bb7)you;
they’ll (Am7)take your soul if you let them.
Oh, but (Dm7)don’t you let them.
You just (F)be there, yes (Em)I will.
(Dm7)You’ve got a (C)friend.
You’ve got a (C)friend.
Ain’t it (F)good to know you’ve got a (C)friend.
Ain’t it (F)good to know you’ve got a (C)friend.
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 C, 84 BPM.
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About “You've Got A Friend”
- Where are the chord symbols for "You've Got A Friend" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "You've Got A Friend" is in C.
- What key is "You've Got A Friend" by Carole King played in?
- You've Got A 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've Got A Friend"?
- The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "You've Got A Friend" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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 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.
- Does "You've Got A Friend" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "You've Got A Friend" is in the key of C at 84 BPM.
- What chords are in "You've Got A Friend"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.