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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 — 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 C, 84 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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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 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.
- 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 C, 84 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.