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Ben

"Ben" is a song sung by the renowned American artist, Michael Jackson. The song was originally recorded in the key of C major. Released in 1972, "Ben" served as the title track for the film of the same name. Composed by Walter Scharf, with lyrics by Don Black, it became a breakout hit for Jackson, reaching the top of the charts in multiple countries. Fun fact: "Ben" was originally written as a love song for a rat in the horror movie. The melody of the song is characterized by gentle, emotive vocals and a soft instrumentation, creating a heartfelt and tender ambiance.
Ben - Michael Jackson

Introdução :
a c f a a# d c a# - a c f a a# d c a#

c d c b c d c g g
Ben , the two of us need look no more
c d c b c d c a# a#
We both found what we were looking for
a a# a g# a a# a
With a friend to call my own
a# a g# a a#
I’ll never be alone
a# a g# a a# g
And you , my friend will see
a g f# g c f
You’ve got a friend in me
c d f e d c
( You’ve got a friend in me )

c d c b c d c g g
Ben , you’re always running here and there
c g g
( Here and there )
c d c b c d c a# a#
You feel you’re not wanted anywhere
c a# a#
( anywhere )
a a# a g# a a# a
If you ever look behind
a# a g# a a# a
And don’t like what you find
a# a g# a a# g
There’s something you should know
a g f# g c f
You’ve got a place to go
c d f e d c
( You’ve got a place to go )

f g DO’ DO’
I used to say
e b b
“I” and “me”
d g g
Now it’s “us” ,
c f f
now it’s “we”
f g DO’ DO’
( I used to say
e b b
“I” and “me”
d g g
Now it’s “us” ,
c f f
now it’s “we” )

c d c b c d c g g
Ben , most people would turn you away
c g g
( Turn you away )
c d c b c d c a# a#
I don’t listen to a word they say
c a# a#
( A word they say )
a a# a g# a a# a
They don’t see you as I do
a# lLA g# a a# a
I wish they would try to
a# a g# a a# g
I’m sure they’d think again
a g f# g c f
If they had a friend like Ben
c f
( A friend )
g a g f
Like Ben
c f
( Like Ben )
c f
Like Ben