Friends
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(B. Wilson / C. Wilson / D. Wilson / A. Jardine)
Verse 1:
Dmaj7 Gmaj7 Dmaj7 Gmaj7
We've been friends now for so many years
Ebmaj7 Abmaj7 Ebmaj7 Abmaj7
We've been together through the good times and the tears
Gm F Gm F A7
Turned each other on to the good things that life has to give
D7 E7 G7 A7 Bb C D
/ / / / / / / / / / / / /
Ahhhhhh....
Verse 2:
We drift apart for a little bit of a spell
One night I get a call and I know that you're well
And days I was down you would help me get out of my hole
Ahhhhhh....
Bridge:
Em Bm Em A7
/ / / / / / / / / / / /
D F#m G G#dim
/ / / / / / / / / / / /
(Let's be)
D/A D+/Bb
Let's be friends
D6/B D7/C
Let's be friends
Gmaj7 A7
Let's be friends
Verse 3:
You told me when my girl was untrue
I loaned you money when the funds weren't too cool
I talked your folks out of making you cut off your hair
Ahhhhhh....
Verse 4:
We've been friends now for so many years
We've been together through the good times and the tears
Dim dipple ee dim dipple ay dim dipple oo dim dee aye oh
Ahhhhhh....
Coda:
D C Bb A G E D
/ / / / / / / / / / / / /
-- another ace 60's tab from Andrew Rogers
How to play Friends
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.