I Can't Be Your Friend
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[Intro ]Chords are D - Bm - A - D (2 times)
(verse)
D G
This might come as quite a shock,
A D
That I've givin it a lot of thought,
D G
This thing that's come between us,
A
Can't be ignored,
D G
I've taken all I can,
A Bm
This is where it's gotta end,
G A D - Bm - A - D
Cause I can't be your friend, anymore,
(verse 2)
D G
Then I can't be accused,
A D
Of not being there for you,
D G A
How many nights have you shown up at my door,
D G
I hope you understand,
A Bm
That this wasn't in my plans,
G A D - A
But I can't be your friend, anymore,
(Chorus)
D G
And it's, killing me to know you,
Bm A
Without, having a chance to hold you,
D G
And all I wanna do is show you,
(walk-E F# G C) A
How I, really feel inside,
Bm A
You can run to me, You can laugh at me,
Em D G
Or you can walk right out that door,
Em7 A D
But I can't be your friend, anymore,
(lead chords - D - G - A - Bm - Em7 - A - D)
(Verse 3)
So baby now it's up to you,
Do I win or do I lose,
Will my heart fly,
Or lie broken on the floor,
Well take me as I am,
Cause I wanna be your man,
But I can't be your friend anymore,
(Ending Chorus)
And it's, killing me to know you,
Without, having a chance to hold you,
And all I wanna do is show you,
How I, really feel inside,
You can run to me, You can laugh at me,
Or you can walk right out that door,
But I can't be just friends, anymore,
We can't be just friends, anymore
(Ending Chords are D - Bm - A - D (2 times)
How to play I Can't Be Your Friend
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.