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[Verse 1]
   GBen, the two of us neD7/F#ed look no more,
    wGe both found what we were lD7/F#ooking for.
    WGmaj7ith a friend to call my B7/Cown, I'll neB7ver be aloF7ne.
    And yE7ou my friend will Amsee, you've gD7ot a friend in mGe.C  D7  G  C  D7  
[Verse 2]
     GBen, you're always running D7/F#here and there,
     yGou feel you're not wanted aD7/F#nywhere.
    IGmaj7f you ever look beB7/Chind, and doB7n't like what you fF7ind,
     there's sE7omething you should kAmnow, you've D7got a place to gGo.C  D7  G  C  D7  
[Bridge]
I uAmsed to say :          D7I Gmaj7and meG6.  NAmow it's us,         D7   Gnow it's we.
I uAmsed to say :          D7I Gmaj7and meG6.  NAmow it's us,         D7   Gnow it's we.C  D7  
[Verse 3]
    GBen, most people would turn D7/F#you away,
    GI don't listen to a wD7/F#ord they say.
    ThGmaj7ey don't see you as I D7/F#do, I wish they would try F7to,
    I'm sE7ure they'd think aAmgain, if they hD7ad a friend like BGen,C  D7  
    like BGen,    C        D7like BGadd9enG  

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The story behind the song

"Ben" is a song of deep friendship and loyalty, originally written for the 1972 film of the same name, which featured a killer rat. Despite its unusual origin, the lyrics speak to an unbreakable bond, seeing past outward appearances to the true heart of a friend. Michael Jackson's rendition, recorded for Motown, captures this tender sentiment, making it his first number one single as a solo artist. It plays like a heartfelt ode to an unexpected and cherished connection.

AI-written from these sources:Ben (song) — Wikipedia ↗Michael Jackson — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Ben

by Michael Jackson

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

D7/F#

Gmaj7

B7/C

Gadd9

[Verse 1]

G D7/F#

Ben, the two of us need look no more,

G D7/F#

we both found what we were looking for.

Gmaj7 B7/C B7 F7

With a friend to call my own, I'll never be alone.

E7 Am D7 G C D7 G C D7

And you my friend will see, you've got a friend in me.

[Verse 2]

G D7/F#

Ben, you're always running here and there,

G D7/F#

you feel you're not wanted anywhere.

Gmaj7 B7/C B7 F7

If you ever look behind, and don't like what you find,

E7 Am D7 G C D7 G C D7

there's something you should know, you've got a place to go.

[Bridge]

Am D7 Gmaj7 G6 Am D7 G

I used to say : I and me. Now it's us, now it's we.

Am D7 Gmaj7 G6 Am D7 G C D7

I used to say : I and me. Now it's us, now it's we.

[Verse 3]

G D7/F#

Ben, most people would turn you away,

G D7/F#

I don't listen to a word they say.

Gmaj7 D7/F# F7

They don't see you as I do, I wish they would try to,

E7 Am D7 G C D7

I'm sure they'd think again, if they had a friend like Ben,

G C D7 Gadd9 G

like Ben, like Ben

About Ben Chords by Michael Jackson

Learn how to play Ben by Michael Jackson with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Ben chords”, “Ben guitar chords”, or “Michael Jackson Ben chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Ben chords and for experienced players who want accurate Ben lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, D7/F#, Gmaj7, B7/C, B7, F7.

FAQ — Ben by Michael Jackson

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What key is "Ben" in?

The chords for "Ben" show the original chord names (including G, D7/F#, Gmaj7, B7/C, B7, F7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.