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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
C · G · F · A7 · D7
You’ve Got a Friend in Me Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · G · F · A7 · D7
You’ve Got a Friend in Me Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · G · F · A7 · D7
You’ve Got a Friend in Me Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · G · F · A7 · D7
You’ve Got a Friend in Me Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · G · F · A7 · D7
You’ve Got a Friend in Me Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · G · F · A7 · D7
You’ve Got a Friend in Me Chords – Harmonica
The iconic theme from Toy Story, “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” has become one of the most recognizable songs in film history. The jazzy, ragtime-influenced chords give it a warm, playful character.
Jazzy Shuffle (4/4 Swing Feel)
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Tip: Give this a shuffle/swing feel by slightly delaying upstrokes. The A7 and D7 chords add jazzy color. Practice the A7 shape (x02020) and D7 (xx0212). A walking bass approach between chords sounds great.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – G – C (×2)
F – C
F – C – A7 (×2)
D7 – G – C
Chorus
F
C – A7
D7 – G
C – G – C
Verse 2
C – G – C (×2)
F – C
F – C – A7 (×2)
D7 – G – C
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "You’ve Got a Friend in Me"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: C, G, F, A7 and D7.
Is "You’ve Got a Friend in Me" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "You’ve Got a Friend in Me" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "You’ve Got a Friend in Me"?
It was written by Randy Newman, and released in 1995.