Fairweather Friend
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Solo: G A Bm (3x)
Distortion: Em Em
verse 1:
G Bm
My friends look out for me
G Bm
Like my extended family
G Bm
They always have my
Em
back right or wrong
G Bm
Despite our differences
G Bm
I even gave you money to live
G Bm
After everyone had written
Em
you off right or wrong
[Refrão]
You were a
C Dm F
fairweather friend
C
You didn't have my
Dm F
back til the end
C
You took what
Dm
you needed and
F G
disappeared again
(disappeared again)
C Dm F
fairweather friend
C
You didn't have my
Dm F
back til the end
C
You took what
Dm
you needed and
F G
disappeared again
verse 2:
G
I always had a
Bm
weak spot for you
G
You only needed me
Bm
when it was convenient
G Bm
I learn now don't let
Em
people in my life so
fast Cos they never last
G Bm
I find my childhood
G Bm
friends are the ones I can
G Bm
depend on everyone has
Em
a past right or wrong
(Repeat Chorus 1)
Interlude: G A Bm (2x)
Bridge:
G
We don't need
A Bm
friends like you
G
We don't need
A Bm
friends like you
G
We don't need
A Bm
friends like you
Em Em Drumbeats
Right or Wrong
[Refrão]
You were a
C Dm F
fairweather friend
C
You didn't have my
Dm F
back til the end
C
You took what
Dm
you needed and
F G
disappeared again
(disappeared again)
C Dm F
fairweather friend
C
You didn't have my
Dm F
back til the end
C
You took what
Dm
you needed and
F G G
disappeared again
How to play Fairweather Friend
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.