He Was A Friend Of Mine
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: GCapotraste: Sem capotraste
As recorded by Bobby Bare
(1964 single release)
[Verse 1]
G D G D G
He was a friend of mine, he was a friend of mine
G Em Am D G D G
He died without a penny, he didn't have a dime he was a friend of mine
[Verse 2]
G D G D G
He died neath the midnight sun, he died neath the midnight sun
Em Am D
His wanderin' days are over, his loneliness is done
G D G
Yes he died neath the midnight sun
[Guitar Solo]
G D
[Bridge]
G D
I have a lot of buddies in my time but he was the best buddy I ever had
G
The kind of friend you can lean on and turn to when times 're goin' bad
Em Am
He could have been a rich man or maybe he could be the President
D G D G
But he was just a friend of mine the one who had died without a cent
[Verse 3]
G D G D G
I soughed away and cried, I soughed away and cried
Em Am D
Tears fell like raindrops the night my best friend died
G D G D G
He was a friend of mine, he was a friend of mine
How to play He Was A Friend Of Mine
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.