You've Got A Friend In Me

by Randy Newman
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Lyrics

(D)You’ve got a friend in me.

(G)You’ve got a (G#dim)friend in me.

When the road (D)looks then (F#7)I rough a head and you’re miles and miles from your nice (F#7)I warm bed, for you.

(G)If you just re (D)mem ber what your (F#7)old pal said, Son, you’ve got a (A7)friend in me.

Yeah, you’ve got a friend (Em7)in (D6)me.

(D)You’ve got a friend in me.

(G)You’ve got a (G#dim)friend in me.

You got trou (D)bles, then (F#7)I got ’em too.

and you’re miles There is an y thing (F#7)I would n’t for you.

(G)If we stick to (D)ge ther we can (F#7)see it through, ’cause you’ve got a (A7)friend in me.

Yeah, you’ve got a friend (Em7)in (D6)me.

(D6)me.

Now, some oth er folks might be a (C#)lit tle bit smart er than I am,

big ger and (C#7)strong er (D6)too.

May be.

But none of (A7)them will (Em6)ev er love (C#)you the way I (B7)do, just (Em)me and you, (A7)boy.

And as the years go by,

our (G)friend ship will (G#dim)nev er (D)die.

You’re gon na (G#dim)see it’s our (D)des ti (B)ny.

You’ve got a (A7)friend in (D)me.

You’ve got a (A7)friend in (D)me.

You’ve got a friend (Em7)in (D6)me.

You've Got A Friend In Me — Simple Sheet Music

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"You've Got A Friend In Me" 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 D, 110 BPM.

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

About “You've Got A Friend In Me”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "You've Got A Friend In Me"?
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 In Me" by Randy Newman played in?
You've Got A Friend In Me is arranged in the key of D 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 In Me"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "You've Got A Friend In Me" 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 In Me"?
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 In Me"?
"You've Got A Friend In Me" was originally performed by Randy Newman. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Randy Newman can I play here?
Try "Almost There", "We Belong Together", "You've Got A Friend In Me". 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 In Me". Key of D, 110 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.