Friendly Fires
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Intro: D
verse 1
D G Bbdim Bm
Writing a song for Merkadie Bernard
A Bm G D G Bbdim
A close fa mily friend, A stranger of sorts
Bm D G D
How can you propose that we never talk that much?
G D
A friendly shake of hands
Bm A G E
We were talkers long before this ever present silence
G A
We talked too long ago
D G
Now it's quiet
Bm A
We talked to long ago
G D
Now it’s qui - et
Interlude
D D D G (x2)
verse 2
D G Bbdim Bm
Running down stairs with my feet on the couch
A Bm G D G Bbdim
Play for your friends also, your folks
Bm D G D
How can you propose that we never talk that much?
G D
A friendly shake of hands
Bm A G E
We were talkers long before this ever present silence
G A
We talked too long ago
D G (hold for 11 counts this time only)
Now it's qu - iet
Bm A
We talked to long ago
G D
Now it’s qui - et
Interlude
(moves from 3/4 to 4/4 time, emphasis on the “four AND” of each bar)
D D D G (x4)
[Refrão]G D F#m Em
Friendly Fi - res
G D F#m Em
When we put out
G D F#m Em
The memories, are not as sweet
G F#m Em D
Friendly Fi - res
Outro
D D D G (x4)
How to play Friendly Fires
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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.