I Need A Friend Tonight
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a good song by Charlie Simpson, my first tab,
Capo on 4th fret
intro
C Em C Em C (let it ring)
C Em
I've been walking down these streets alone
F C G
Twenty four years of mindless games, I still can't find home
C Em
And I've been trying to find Jesus
F C G
He's the only one who can save me from myself
F C G
And oh, my Lord, I need a friend tonight
F C G
Oh, my Lord, I need someone to help me through
F C Em
Oh, my Lord, I need a friend tonight
C Em
C Em
I'm so sick and tired of all this bullshit politics
F
I don't know if I'm coming or going
C G
It's hard to keep hold of my wits
C
I don't remember your face
Em
The rain is about to freeze
F
Clouds in the sky are drawing over me
C G
And it's pulling me down to my knees
G
F C G
And oh, my Lord, I need a friend tonight
F C G
Oh, my Lord, I need someone to help me through
F C Em
Oh, my Lord, I need a friend tonight
C Am (without the ring finger)
On you, I don't wanna take it all from you
'Cause now I don't need it
C Am
It's on you but I don't wanna take it all from you
'Cause now I don't need it
C
Oh, my love, I don't want anything
Em
Oh, my love, I don't need anything
F C G
Oh, my love, I don't want anything from you now
C
Oh, my love, I don't want anything
Em
Oh, my love, I don't need anything
F C G
Oh, my love, I don't want anything from you now
C Em G
Oh, my Lord, I need a friend tonight
(Oh, my love, I don't need anything)
C Em G
Oh, my Lord, I need someone to help me through
C Em F
Oh, my Lord, I need a friend tonight
(Oh, my love, I don't want anything from you now)
C Em G F C
End on C
Made by Ed T
How to play I Need A Friend Tonight
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.