Fake Friends
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INTRO: D C A (4x)
A D
When you were down they were never there
A E
When you're all alone you really get to learn
A D
If you get back up they gonna come around
A E
All the sycophants they love to make romance
D A
To the ugly sound of 'em tellin' you what you
D E
Wanna hear an' you pretend
A D
Cuz they all agree you're supposed to have a better life
A E
But you're feelin' worse
A D
An' they build you up till you fool yourself that you're
A E
Something else an' it's like a curse cause
D A
You can't live up to what they made of you
D E
An' they tell you that you're losin' friends
[Refrão]
D A D A
Losin' friends, losin' friends
D
Ya got nothin to lose
E D A
Ya don't lose when you lose fake friends
INTRO (4x)
INTERLUDE: B E B F# (2x)
B E
Ya go an tell 'em you were king of the hill
B F#
When ya need a hand - that was yesterday
B E
Ya see 'em laugh while you're on your knees
B F#
An' it breaks your heart cuz ya gave so much
E B
An' ya can't believe that ya hit the gound an'
E F#
Ya notice ya been losin' friends
[Refrão]
E B E B
Losin' friends, losin' friends
E
Ya got nothin to lose
F# E B
Ya don't lose when you lose fake friends
E B E B
Losin' friends, losin' friends
E
Ya got nothin to lose
F# E B
Ya don't lose when you lose fake friends
END: E D B(4x)
How to play Fake Friends
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.