Friend
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[Verso 1]
Em G
I've been on my own
C G
Tryna carry this alone
Em D
Only so much weight my back could take, I'm
C G
Sinkin' like a stone
Em G
And now I see my face
C G
In a broken window pane
Em D
I could use someone to help me pick up the
C G
Pieces that remain
[Pré-Refrão]
C9 D Am7 Am
When everything is blue, ooh
Em D
All I need is you, ooh
[Refrão]
C Em
I'm so close to the edge
G D
And I need a friend, yeah, I need a friend
C Em
Somebody when the world starts cavin' in
Am G D
I need a hand, yeah, I need a friend
C Em
I'm tryin' to remember what it's like
Am G D
To be young and alive
C Em
I'm so close to the edge
G
And I need a friend, I need a friend
[Verso 2]
Em G
Oh, where are you now?
C G
I've been callin' to reach out
Em D
'Cause I'm only human and goin' through it
C G
My eyes rain like clouds
Em G
Would you take my call
C G
When my head's against the wall?
Em D
And would you sit me down and hear me out?
C
Would you call me beautiful?
[Refrão]
C Em
I'm so close to the edge
G D
And I need a friend, yeah, I need a friend
C Em
Somebody when the world starts cavin' in
Am G D
I need a hand, yeah, I need a friend
C Em
I'm tryin' to remember what it's like
Am G D
To be young and alive
C Em
I'm so close to the edge
G D
And I need a friend, I need a friend
[Ponte]
C9 D Am7 Am
When everything is blue, ooh
Em D
All I need is you, ooh
Final
C Em
I'm so close to the edge
G D
And I need a friend, I need a friend
C Em
Somebody when the world starts cavin' in
Am G D
I need your hand, I need a friend
How to play Friend
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.