Good Friend
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G G7
When you got a good friend that will stay right by your side
C G G7
When you got a good friend that will stay right by your side
D C G
Give her all your spare time, try to love and treat her right
G7
I mistreated my baby, I can't see no reason why
C G G7
I mistreated my baby, I can't see no reason why
D C G
Every time I thinks about it, I just wring my hands and cry
G7
Would the good old baby apologise or would she sympathise with me?
C G G7
Would the good old baby apologise or would she sympathise with me?
D C G
She's a brownskin woman, just as sweet as a girl friend can be
G7
I love my baby, but why can't we can't agree
C G G7
I love my woman, but why can't we can't agree
D C G
I really love that woman, wonder why we can't agree
G7
It's your opinion friend-girl, that I may be right or wrong
C G G7
It's your opinion friend-girl, that I may be right or wrong
D C
But when you watch your close friend, baby, then your enemies
G
can't do you no harm
G G7
When you got a good friend that will stay right by your side
C G G7
When you got a good friend that will stay right by your side
D C G
Give her all your spare time, try to love and treat her right
How to play Good Friend
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 G. 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.