Friendship
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A7 D Cdim E7 A7 D D7M D7
If you're ever up a tree, call on me
G D9 Fdim A7 D
If you're ever in a mess, S-O-S
A7 E Em F#7 Em7 D
If you ever feel so happy, you land in jail, I'm your bail
A7 D G/B D G/B D G/B D A7
It's friendship, friendship, just a perfect blendship
D D7 G Gm D G/B Bb7 A7 D
When other friendships have been forgot, ours will still be hot
D Bm7 Fdim A7 D
Lah-dle-ah-dle-ah-dle dig, dig, dig
A7 D Cdim E7 A7 D D7M D7
If you're ever up a tree, phone to me
G D9 Fdim A7 D
If you're ever down a well, ring my bell
A7 E Em F#7 Em7 D
If you ever lose your teeth, and you're out to dine, borrow mine
A7 D G/B D G/B D G/B D A7
It's friendship, friendship, just a perfect blendship
D D7 G Gm D G/B Bb7 A7 D
When other friendships have been forgot, ours will still be hot
D Bm7 Fdim A7 D
Lah-dle-ah-dle-ah-dle dig, dig, dig
A7 D Cdim E7 A7 D D7M D7
If they ever black your eyes, put me wise
G D9 Fdim A7 D
If they ever cook your goose, turn me loose
A7 E Em F#7 Em7 D
If they ever put a bullet through your brain, I'll complain
A7 D G/B D G/B D G/B D A7
It's friendship, friendship, just a perfect blendship
D D7 G Gm D G/B Bb7 A7 D
When other friendships have been forgot, ours will still be hot
D Bm7 Fdim A7 D
Lah-dle-ah-dle-ah-dle dig, dig, dig
How to play Friendship
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A7. 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.