Best Friend
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E
I should have stayed at home
E7 A
'Cause right now I see all these people that love me but I still feel alone
A6 B
Can't help but check my phone
E
I could have made you mine
E7 A
But no it wasn't meant to be and see I wasn't made for you and you weren't made for me
A6 B
Though it seemed so easy
E G#
And that's because I wanna be your favourite boy
A
I wanna be the one that makes your day
Am
The one you think about as you lie awake
E G#
I can't wait to be your number one
A
I'll be your biggest fan and you'll be mine
Am
But I still wanna break your heart and make you cry
E
But won't you wait
E7
You know it's too late
A
I'm on my own shit now
Am E
Let me tell you how it feels to be fucking great
E7 A
I feel great
Am
Woah oh oh oh oh
E
You need to be yourself
E7 A
Love someone for loving you instead of someone really cool that makes your heart melt
A6 B
Who knows what you truly felt
E
You're still my favourite girl
E7 A
You better trust me when I tell you there ain't no one else more beautiful in this damn world
A6 B
In this damn world
E
You're gonna wanna be my best friend baby
E7 A Am
You're gonna wanna be my best friend
(I said that)
E
You're gonna wanna be my best friend baby
E7 A Am
You're gonna wanna be my best friend
E
You're gonna wanna be my best friend baby
E7 A Am
You're gonna wanna be my best friend
(Best friend)
E
You're gonna wanna be my best friend baby
E7 A Am
You're gonna wanna be my best friend
Am
I say that I'm happy
Am
I say that I'm happy
Am
But I know, know, know, know
Am E
Know, know, know, oh
G#
I still wanna be your favourite boy
A
I wanna be the one that makes your day
A6 B
The one you think about as you lie awake
E G#
And I can't wait to be your number - your number one
A
I'll be your biggest fan and you'll be mine
Am
But I still wanna break your heart and make you cry
( E G# A Am )
( E G# A Am E )
E G#
I still wanna be your favourite boy
A
I wanna be the one
Am E
I might just be the one
How to play Best Friend
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 E. 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.