Uploaded February 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Song Name: Flawless
Subtitle: Piano Demo 1
Original Name: MLP714 Flawless_piano demo
Episode: S07E14 "Fame and Misfortune"
Key: D major
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No comments on this track.
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Differences with the final song:
- Omission of "yeah" in every reprise of the chorus.
- Applejack's line is slightly different ("stubborn" instead of "eager to please").
- Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie's section is sung closer in style to the lines from Rainbow Dash / Rarity / Applejack, rather than uniquely like in the final version.
- Omission of "you got too" from Pinkie at the end of the song.
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Lyrics (adapted from MLP wiki):
I never claimed to be perfect
My mistakes are all written in ink
None of us claimed to be perfect
And it's sad if that's what you all think
Our flaws helped to make us special
They bond us and keep us strong
Our flaws are what brought us together
So stop actin' like somethin's wrong
We're not flawless
We're a work in progress
We've got dents and we've got quirks
But it's our flaws that make us work
# We're not flawless
We're a work in progress
So tell me what flaws you got, too
'Cause I still like what's flawed about you
They say I'm a big shot
That my ego's the size of a whale
My confidence comes off as cocky
But it gives me the courage to fail
Sure, I can be a drama queen
A bit stuck-up, it's true
And I can be [a bit stubborn]
There's such thing as bein' too honest, too, 'cause
We're not flawless
We're a work in progress
We've got dents and we've got quirks
But it's our flaws that make us work
# We're not flawless
We're a work in progress
So tell me what flaws you got, too
'Cause I still like what's flawed about you
Ponies think I'm all bubbles and laughter*
That I don't seem sincere*
I might joke around a little too much*
But I'm just so happy you're here*
It took me a while to be confident*
To really come out of my shell*
But nopony has to be perfect*
By now, don't you know us so well? Because, yeah
We're not flawless
We're a work in progress
We've got dents and we've got quirks
But it's our flaws that make us work
# We're not flawless
We're a work in progress
So tell me what flaws you got, too (#)
'Cause I still like what's flawed about you
Song Name: Flawless
Subtitle: Piano Demo 1
Original Name: MLP714 Flawless_piano demo
Episode: S07E14 "Fame and Misfortune"
Key: D major
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No comments on this track.
---
Differences with the final song:
- Omission of "yeah" in every reprise of the chorus.
- Applejack's line is slightly different ("stubborn" instead of "eager to please").
- Fluttershy and Pinkie Pie's section is sung closer in style to the lines from Rainbow Dash / Rarity / Applejack, rather than uniquely like in the final version.
- Omission of "you got too" from Pinkie at the end of the song.
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Lyrics (adapted from MLP wiki):
I never claimed to be perfect
My mistakes are all written in ink
None of us claimed to be perfect
And it's sad if that's what you all think
Our flaws helped to make us special
They bond us and keep us strong
Our flaws are what brought us together
So stop actin' like somethin's wrong
We're not flawless
We're a work in progress
We've got dents and we've got quirks
But it's our flaws that make us work
# We're not flawless
We're a work in progress
So tell me what flaws you got, too
'Cause I still like what's flawed about you
They say I'm a big shot
That my ego's the size of a whale
My confidence comes off as cocky
But it gives me the courage to fail
Sure, I can be a drama queen
A bit stuck-up, it's true
And I can be [a bit stubborn]
There's such thing as bein' too honest, too, 'cause
We're not flawless
We're a work in progress
We've got dents and we've got quirks
But it's our flaws that make us work
# We're not flawless
We're a work in progress
So tell me what flaws you got, too
'Cause I still like what's flawed about you
Ponies think I'm all bubbles and laughter*
That I don't seem sincere*
I might joke around a little too much*
But I'm just so happy you're here*
It took me a while to be confident*
To really come out of my shell*
But nopony has to be perfect*
By now, don't you know us so well? Because, yeah
We're not flawless
We're a work in progress
We've got dents and we've got quirks
But it's our flaws that make us work
# We're not flawless
We're a work in progress
So tell me what flaws you got, too (#)
'Cause I still like what's flawed about you
![Friendship U (Demo 2)
Song Name: Friendship U
Subtitle: Demo 2
Original Name: MLP816 Friendship U V2_Full Demo R3
Episode: S08E16 Friendship University
Key: F minor, B flat major, B major
No comments on this track.
Differences with the final song:
- Instrumental sounds closer to final.
- Were so honored dialogue is removed.
Lyrics:
Flim: [echoing] Welcome, friends! You are about to embark on a journey of amazing magnitude! One that will change your lives forever!
Flam: [echoing] Prepare yourselves to embrace a new path and become students of...
Flim and Flam: Friendship U!
Twilight Sparkle: Flim and Flam. Of course.
If youre alone and you cant make friends
We understand your plight
Until now, there was just one way
Your friendships could take flight
There is a school real far away
Thatll teach you what to know
But if you live here, you couldnt stay
Youd learn you have to go-o-o-o (Awww...)
Now, there is an alternative to all of that adversity
Not just a school, Ill have you know
But a whole university
At Friendship U, our aim is true
In a city, not some backwater
Youll learn the things you need to know
At our new alma mater
Flim: Thats it, everypony, you heard correct!
Flam: Friendship U, the one and only university of friendship!
As you can see, were a success
By any kind of stat
That may be so, for all I know
But I still smell a rat
Everypony, lookie here
That other schools headmare
Her presence is a testament
To the mutual respect we sha-a-a-are
Twilight Sparkle: What?! No, it isnt!
It really is the final piece
To make our work complete
To have the Friendship Princess
Bless our school is such a treat
#
At Friendship U, we teach to you (and you!)
All of our friendship knowledge
Youll learn it all in half the time
At the one and only friendship college
Twilight Sparkle: How can anypony learn friendship in half the time?
Flam: Our coursework is so accelerated, to take longer would be a crime!
The lessons that we teach have been
Reviewed and checked and edited
Which might explain why our new schools
About to be accredited
At Friendship U, oh, yes, its true
Even the Princess of Friendship agrees
The only place in Equestria
To give out friendship degrees
Yeah!
Friendship U!
Friendship U!
Friendship U!
Friendship U!
Friendship U!
Friendship U!
Flim: Thats it, everypony! Lets hear it! Tell us again why its the best!
Its the only university of Friendship U!*
Yeah! Friendship U (Demo 2)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bfGqZyJ8UrU/mqdefault.jpg)

![Its Gonna Work (Demo 1)
Song Name: Its Gonna Work
Subtitle: Demo 1
Original Name: MLP613 Bollywood_piano demo
Episode: S06E12 Spice Up Your Life
Key: A major
Like some other demos, because of the lack of audible piano, Ive relabelled this as just a demo even though it is considered a piano demo.
Differences with the final song:
- Some lines are sung differently (such lines are marked with an asterisk).
- One lyrical change (it became you in the Trust your heart line).
Lyrics:
Heres what I know
If you want to succeed
You must follow the trends, thats the key
If you want to show
That youve got what it takes*
You must be what they want you to be
Heres what I know
Your food is so good
The flavors so fancy and free
You just need to show
That unique sense of taste*
Go on, be yourself, let them see
Its gonna work
I know its gonna work
Its gonna work out just fine, trust me
Its gonna work
I swear its gonna work
Its gonna work out just fine, youll see!
You need to change
If you want to compete
But fear not, for I know what to do
I know it feels strange
But trust me, when were done
Well make sure that youre a hit, too*
Dont ever change
Being different is good
Dont let what others do be your cue
Never rearrange
Cause somepony said you should
Just trust your heart, [you] will know what to do
Its gonna work
I know its gonna work
Its gonna work out just fine, trust me
Its gonna work
I swear its gonna work
Its gonna work out just fine, youll see!
Be unique
Just be the same
Trust your heart
Youll make your name
Well help you every step of the way
Because we know what you need to do
And you should know it too
Its gonna work
I know its gonna work
Its gonna work out just fine, trust me
Its gonna work
I swear its gonna work
Its gonna work out just fine, youll see! Its Gonna Work (Demo 1)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/c8Te86KEghw/mqdefault.jpg)


![Blank Flanks Forever (Demo)
Song Name: Blank Flanks Forever
Subtitle: Demo
Original Name: MLP722 Blank Flanks Forever_ full demo
Episode: S07E21 Marks and Recreation
Key: B major
No comments on this track.
Differences with the final song:
Same dialogue changes as the piano demo:
- The dialogue for charming snakes / delicious cakes is altered to be more positive.
- The main chorus uses the singular (blank flank is better instead of blank flanks are better).
Lyrics (adapted from MLP wiki):
Cutie marks are great, they say
(Pfft, yeah, right!)
They make you special in your way
But that special mark thats just for you
Will erase the stuff you liiiiiiike... to do
??: So, no more painting?
??: No more haiku?
Sweetie Belle: Rumble, stop! Thats just not true!
So youre good at charming snakes
[Aw, cool!]
Or you bake delicious cakes
[Mmm, delicious!]
Maybe there are lots of things
That you like to do
Well, your options get pretty stark
Once you got that cutie mark
Blank flank# [is] better
Nopony to tell you who you have to be
Blank flank# [is] better
Keep your spirit soarin free
So listen up cause I aint lyin
Dont need no mark, so why keep tryin?
If you like just bein you
Then keepin that blank flank blank
Is the thiiiiiiiing to do
(Background: Blank flanks)
Scootaloo: Cutie marks dont limit you.
Apple Bloom: They only show you what you can do.
Pipsqueak: But... what if you cant do a thing? These cutie marks are frustrating!
You say theres nothin you can do?
(Yeah, exactly!)
[Then] blank flank is the way for you
Its no work to just be who you are
No hunt to be some cutie star
Youre perfect just being you
Dont bother with what you [cant] do
(Blank flanks!) [is] better
Nopony to tell you [how] you have to be
(Blank flanks!) [is] better
Keep your spirit soarin free
So listen up cause I aint lyin
(Dont need no mark) so why keep tryin?
If you like just bein you
Then keepin that blank flank blank
Is the thiiiiiiiiiing to do!
(Background: Blank flanks forever! / Blank flanks forever and ever!)
Rumble: Thats it, blank flanks! Be proud of who you are! You dont need some phony pony telling you youre just one thing! Blank flanks forever!
Blank flanks! Blank Flanks Forever (Demo)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cKds8BQ1vas/mqdefault.jpg)
![Friendship U (Demo 1)
Song Name: Friendship U
Subtitle: Demo 1
Original Name: MLP816 Friendship U V2_Full Demo R2
Episode: S08E16 Friendship University
Key: F minor, B flat major, B major
No comments on this track.
Differences with the final song:
- Intro differs from final.
- Were so honored dialogue is removed.
Lyrics:
Flim: [echoing] Welcome, friends! You are about to embark on a journey of amazing magnitude! One that will change your lives forever!
Flam: [echoing] Prepare yourselves to embrace a new path and become students of...
Flim and Flam: Friendship U!
Twilight Sparkle: Flim and Flam. Of course.
If youre alone and you cant make friends
We understand your plight
Until now, there was just one way
Your friendships could take flight
There is a school real far away
Thatll teach you what to know
But if you live here, you couldnt stay
Youd learn you have to go-o-o-o (Awww...)
Now, there is an alternative to all of that adversity
Not just a school, Ill have you know
But a whole university
At Friendship U, our aim is true
In a city, not some backwater
Youll learn the things you need to know
At our new alma mater
Flim: Thats it, everypony, you heard correct!
Flam: Friendship U, the one and only university of friendship!
As you can see, were a success
By any kind of stat
That may be so, for all I know
But I still smell a rat
Everypony, lookie here
That other schools headmare
Her presence is a testament
To the mutual respect we sha-a-a-are
Twilight Sparkle: What?! No, it isnt!
It really is the final piece
To make our work complete
To have the Friendship Princess
Bless our school is such a treat
#
At Friendship U, we teach to you (and you!)
All of our friendship knowledge
Youll learn it all in half the time
At the one and only friendship college
Twilight Sparkle: How can anypony learn friendship in half the time?
Flam: Our coursework is so accelerated, to take longer would be a crime!
The lessons that we teach have been
Reviewed and checked and edited
Which might explain why our new schools
About to be accredited
At Friendship U, oh, yes, its true
Even the Princess of Friendship agrees
The only place in Equestria
To give out friendship degrees
Yeah!
Friendship U!
Friendship U!
Friendship U!
Friendship U!
Friendship U!
Friendship U!
Flim: Thats it, everypony! Lets hear it! Tell us again why its the best!
Its the only university of Friendship U!*
Yeah! Friendship U (Demo 1)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ce__R_x8Q_k/mqdefault.jpg)


![Photo Booth (Demo 2)
Song Name: Photo Booth
Subtitle: Demo 2
Original Name: MLPEG Photobooth v02 WIP - 2MIX.wav
Key: A major
No comments on this track.
Differences with the final song:
- The same as Demo 1, but using the new/final chorus instead of the selfies with friends thing.
Lyrics:
[You see us, think you know us]
[Our] perfect happy [pics]
[I bet you, could show us]
[You know the same old tricks
[Dont lose sight of whats important]
# The people who you love
[When emotions get confusing]
[Its] because of
[Not hanging out together]
[Those feelings of whatever]
[No we cant ever let this
Break us up forever]
Side by side on this adventure
Our friendship will never, ever end
Side by side, besties forever
We know that its more than just a trend
Cause its you
And me
This is how it should be
The whole world stands before you
Full of things to see
Pay attention or youll miss it
Lifes best is always free
Dont lose sight of whats important
Give more than you can take
Theres so much to strive for
So many friendships you can make
All those likes cant measure
The fun we have together
When were in the moment
Everything is better
Side by side on this adventure
Our friendship will never, ever end
Side by side, besties forever
We know that its more than just a trend
# Photo Booth (Demo 2)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/eFmpN2Lkm4A/mqdefault.jpg)
![Just Cant Be a Dragon Here (Piano Demo)
Song Name: Just Cant Be a Dragon Here
Subtitle: Piano Demo
Original Name: MLP824 Just Cant Be a Dragon Here PIANO DEMO
Episode: S08E24 Father Knows Beast
Key: A flat major
No comments on this track.
Differences with the final song:
- Very slight dialogue changes, most notably with the exchange at the end between Spike and Sludge.
- Slight lyrical changes, such as with to de-ponify you instead of deponifying.
Lyrics:
Sludge: Spike, Im gonna teach you a thing or two about being a dragon. So, listen up # boy, because Im only gonna say this once.
Look at this castle where you live
Spike: Its pretty sweet, right?
You cant be a dragon here
Spike: Uh, I cant?
Look at these books up on the wall
Spike: Hey, I just finished organizing those!
This treasure piles not right, I fear
Sludge: Trust me, I got you covered here. You see all this soft pony stuff youre surrounded with? This has got to be the first thing to go.
Nothin bout this place says dragon den, theres too much fluff
All these fancy robes, tossed in a pile
Take those goblets, dishes, is that gold? Still not enough!
[To de-ponify you] might just take a while
Sure, this place is grandiose
But to a dragon, its just gross
Time we make the lot all disappear
Reality you need a dose
To all these ponies, youre too close
You just cant be a dragon here
Sludge: Good job, my boy! But this is still just the beginning!
Each and every dragon has a swagger all [its] own
Watch and Ill show you what I mean
You cant move like this with so much stuff to weigh you down
A dragon always keeps it lean
Sludge: Lose this! This! Oh, this is nice!
Your life[s too] soft, your scales are coiffed
These pillows, beds, and sheets are washed
A delight, but its just not right whats underneath
Every dragon must be free
Look at you, then look at me
Since when do dragons brush their teeth?
Sludge: Ha! Please!
Sure, this place is grandiose
But to a dragon, its just gross
Time we make the lot all disappear
#
Just grab it all and give to me
After that, then youll be free
You just cant be a dragon heeeeere!
Spike: Ha! Youre right! I feel better already!
Sludge: See? What did I tell you? Youre very lucky that [you(ve) got me]. Now, go [find] some more.
Spike: You got it! Im gonna go get you all the cushy pony [things youve ever seen!]... Dad.
Sludge: Great! [Now] go get em... son!
Cause this dragon just cant wait to live here
(sinister laughter) Just Cant Be a Dragon Here (Piano Demo)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ekhV2sNCxEU/mqdefault.jpg)