Can We Still Be Friends
View chords used in this chart
D/C G/C D/C G/C
We can't play this game anymore, but
Em7 D/E Em7
Can we still be friends
D/C G/C D/C C
Things just can't go on like before, but
Em7 D/E Em7
Can we still be friends
C Bm7
We had something to learn
Am7 D Gmaj7
Now it's time for the wheel to turn
C Bm7
Grains of sand, one by one
A7sus4 A7 C/D D
Before you know it, all gone
Let's admit we made a mistake, but
Can we still be friends
Heartbreak's never easy to take, but
Can we still be friends
It's a strange, sad affair
Sometimes seems like we just don't care
Don't waste time feeling hurt
We've been through hell together
(*2)
G/E D/E G/E D/E G/E D/E
La la la la la la la la la
D/B A/B D/B A/B D/B A/B
La la la la la la la la la
C/A G/A C/A G/A C/A G/A
La la la la la la la la la
G/D D G/D D G/C D/C
La la la la la la La la
(repeat lala, except 4th line is as follows:)
G/D G/D D D
La la la la
(Can we still get together sometime
You know life will still go on and on and on)
We awoke from our dream
Things are not always what they seem
Memories linger on
It's like a sweet, sad old song
How to play Can We Still Be Friends
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 D/C. 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.