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Intro: F Bb C7 F Bb C7 F Bb C7 F Bb C7
F C7/E
Ben, the two of us need look no more
F C7/E
We both found what we were looking for
Fmaj7 A7/4 A7 Eb7
With a friend to call my own, I'll never be alone
D7 Gm C7 F Bb C7 F Bb C7
And you my friend will see, you've got a friend in me
F C7/E
Ben, you're always running here and there
F C7/E
You feel you're not wanted anywhere
Fmaj7 A7/4 A7 Eb7
If you ever look behind, and don't like what you find
D7 Gm C7 F Bb C7 F
There's something you should know, you've got a place to go
Gm C7 Fmaj7 F6 Gm C7 F
I used to say, I and me, now it's us, now it's we
Gm C7 Fmaj7 F6 Gm C7 F Bb C7
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 Eb7
They don't see you as I do, I wish they would try to
D7 Gm C7 F Bb C7
I'm sure they'd think again, if they had a friend like Ben
F Bb C7 F Bb C7 F Bb C7 F
Like Ben, Like Ben, 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 F. 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.