Imaginary Friends
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[(intro ]2x) D A D/F# G
D A D/F# G
Hey, calling all imaginary friends!
D A D/F# G
Today, don't want no one to tell me how it ends
E7 A
Took breathing for granted
G G/F# E
and now i don't know how to breathe
E7 A
something that you planted
G G/F# E
just won't get up and leave
G A G
You only get to play one time
D G A
Lenny Bruce 's bug eyes stare from a LP
G D
Asking me just what kind
G A
of fight i got in me
G D
I harbored some ambition
G A
to turn it up like that
G D
I already had roadblocks so
G G/F# E7
Why'd you have to cheat?
( A9 A9 A A9 A/F# G ) (2x)
Oh Ah ha ha ha ha
( A9 A9 A A9 A/F# )
Oh Ah ha ha ha
( D A D/F# G ) (6x)
Hey, calling all imaginary friends!
How to play Imaginary Friends
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 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.