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You've Got a Friend
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- Contains complete lyrics
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You've Got a Friend |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano Backup Vocals | |
Vocal Range: |
Eb3-C5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Chords Singer Pro |
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Original Published Key: |
Ab Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
84 |
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Product #:
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MN0136332 |
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Price:
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$5.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $4.99
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8 |
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Average Rating:
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Rated 4/5 based on 12 customer ratings |
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Top Review:
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"Awesome! Such a nice song for grad, or another ceremony when youre celebrating that togeth..." Read reviews
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Lyrics Begin:
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When you're down and troubled and you need some lovin' care, and nothin', nothin' is goin' right, close your eyes and think of me and soon I will be there to brighten up even your darkest night. |
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Arrangement Details
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By: |
Carole King |
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8 |
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Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano Backup Vocals | |
Vocal Range: |
Eb3-C5 |
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Scorings: |
Piano/Vocal/Chords Singer Pro |
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Original Published Key: |
Ab Major |
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Available Keys: |
Ab Major (Orig), A Major (+1), Bb Major (+2), C Major (+4), D Major (+6), Eb Major (+7), F Major (-3), G Major (-1) |
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MN0136332 |
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Tempo: |
Warmly |
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Metronome: |
q = 84 |
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4/4 |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, You've Got a Friend
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Date: |
1971 |
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Publisher: |
Faber Music |
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MN0136332 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
When you're down and troubled and you need some lovin' care, and nothin', nothin' is goin' right, close your eyes and think of me and soon I will be there to brighten up even your darkest night. |
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Reviews
Displaying all reviews (2)Awesome! Such a nice song for grad, or another ceremony when youre celebrating that togetherness feeling. I enjoy this song because the music offers an excellent array of chords and different parts in between phrases. Also is a good challenge for an advanced pianist.
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Publishing administered by: Faber Music
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The piano/vocal/chords edition of “You've Got a Friend” is in Ab major. You can also purchase it in 7 other keys, each sold separately.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
Your purchase comes with 1 authorized print and an interactive copy you can access for life through the free Musicnotes apps. If you need a PDF, you can add one to your order at checkout.
Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the piano/vocal/chords score for “You've Got a Friend” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.
What does this piano/vocal/chords arrangement include?
The piano/vocal/chords arrangement of “You've Got a Friend” is written for voice, piano and backup vocals, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
Is “You've Got a Friend” available for other instruments?
Yes. “You've Got a Friend” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “You've Got a Friend” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.
About This Arrangement
This digital sheet music edition of “You've Got a Friend” by Carole King is a piano/vocal/chords arrangement available for instant download and printing. Other recordings of this song include those by James Taylor. This edition is 8 pages long. The published key is Ab major.
Transposition into 7 other keys is available. The tempo is warmly, at around 84 BPM. It's written for Voice, Piano and Backup Vocals. For vocalists, contains complete lyrics.
Its style is Folk. Customers rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 12 ratings. One customer writes: “Awesome! Such a nice song for grad, or another ceremony when youre celebrating that togetherness feeling. I enjoy this song because the music offers an…”
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