Imaginary Friends
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Capo 1
Intro: D A (x2)
verse 1
D F#m
Imaginary friends
G A
They will always let you down
D F#m
And when all the good times end
G A
You won't be seeing them around
[Refrão]
Bm A
For they run where the action is
F#m G A
And they'll cross you off their list
D
Do you comprehend now?
Bm G A D A
To imaginary friends, you don't exist, no, no
verse 2
D F#m
They'll ask you where you've been
G A
But never wait for your reply
D F#m
They'll meet you when your ship comes in
G A
But never meet you eye to eye
[Refrão]
Bm A
As all the friends who've been real and true
F#m G A
Wonder who you're talkin' to
D
One thing you can depend on
Bm G A D
Imaginary friends, they can't see you, no, no
Bridge
F#m G D F#m B
You can paint them a beautiful picture but they won't understand, ooh
B7 Em A F#m G A
You can count all your friends on the fingers of one scalded hand
Instrumental: D A (x2)
verse 3
D F#m
Imaginary friends
G A D
They will always leave you hanging
F#m G A
And you won't see them again
[Refrão]
Bm A
For they've gone where the action is
F#m G A
And they've crossed you off their list
D
Do you comprehend now
Bm G A D
Imaginary friends, they don't exist, no
F#m G A D
Imaginary friends, they don't exist, no, no, no
F#m G A D
Doo, doo, doo, dooro dooro dooro
F#m G A D
Doo, doo, doo, dooro dooro dooro
Bm G A
Doo, doo, doo, dooro dooro dooro
Outro: D C A D7M
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.