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(Dedilhado de introdução)
(Também repete várias vezes durante a música)
E|------1-------------|--------1-------------|
B|----1--------3-1----|------1--------3-1----|
G|-2-------2-3-----3--|-2---------2-3-----3--|
D|--------------------|----------------------|
A|--------------------|----------------------|
E|-1------------------|-1--------------------|
[Intro 4x] F F4
F C7/E
Ben, the two of us need look no more
F C7/E
We both found what we were looking for
F C7/E A7/C# Cm/Eb
With a friend to call my own, I'll never be alone
D7 Bbm/Db C7 F F4 F F4
And you my friend will see, you've got a friend in me
Fm7 C7/E
Ben, you're always running here and there
Fm7 C7/E
You feel you're not wanted anywhere
F C7/E A7/C# Cm/Eb
If you ever look behind, and don't like what you find
D7 Bbm/Db C7 F F4 F F4
There's something you should know, you've got a place to go
Gm7 C7/E F Gm C7/E F
I used to say I and me. Now it's us, now it's we
Gm C7/E F Gm C7/E F Bb
I used to say I and me. Now it's us, now it's we
F C7/E
Ben, most people would turn you away
F C7/E
I don't listen to a word they say
F C7/E Cm/Eb
They don't see you as I do, I wish they would try to
D7 Bbm/Db C7 F F4
I'm sure they'd think again, if they had a friend like Ben
F F4 F F4 F
Like Ben, like Ben
How to play Ben
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.