Friends
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Intro: B A G A B (x2)
Verse
G#m F#
Scanning the stars at night
E B
An infinity in inches contained
G#m F#
Feeling like nobody knows you
E B
Sometimes you wanna shout out your name
Bridge
G#m
Sisters scorned
Eb
Brothers worn
E B
Lonely pain is harder to mend
G#m
Flora tall
Eb
Fauna small
E F#
Get you on your feet again
[Refrão]
B
So lean a little on your friends
A
They will carry you
G A B
Shelter from the stormy nights
Lean a little on your friends
A
They will guide you through
G A B
You know you're gonna be alright
Interlude
B A G A B
Verse
G#m F#
Lookin at all we've lost
E B
All the pain that living hard can bring
G#m F#
When we are together, yeah
E B
We can take on anyone anything
Bridge
G#m
Sisters scorned
Eb
Brothers worn
E B
Lonely pain is harder to mend
G#m
Flora tall
Eb
Fauna small
E F#
Get you on your feet again
[Refrão]
B
So lean a little on your friends
A
They will carry you
G A B
Shelter from the stormy nights
Lean a little on your friends
A
They will guide you through
G A B
You know you're gonna be alright
Interlude
B A G A B (x2)
Verse
G#m
And when you're bitter and tired
F#
And your voices are mute
E B
We will take the time to understand
G#m
So hang around for a while now
F#
Lay down your roots
E B
It's time to grab a helping hand
Bridge
G#m
And when you're punching for vengeance
Eb
Literally
E B
Cause you can't find a metaphor
G#m
Or if you're weary and wasted
Eb
Or feel like a freak
E F#
We'll always pick you up off the floor
[Refrão]
B
So lean a little on your friends
A
They will carry you
G A B
Shelter from the stormy nights
Lean a little on your friends
A
They will guide you through
G A B
You know you're gonna be alright
Outro
B A G A B
You're gonna be alright
B A G A B
Lean a little on your friends
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.