My Best Friend
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A
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Em Bm F#m G
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Em Bm F#m G
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[Verse 1]
D
| / / My best friend, you made my
Bm
|day / We danced and sang, / all the
D
| way / / My best friend, don't turn a
Bm A
| round / It's gotta stop, there's peace to be
G
| found / Take some time, to find your
F#m7 F#m
| way / Ease your mind, hey, don't be afraid
G
| / / Don't forget, I know you
F#m7
| best, don't forget, know that we will last
[Chorus]
D
| Everytime when you're in pain, you keep callin' out my name
Bm
| You know I will understand, You just need a helpin' hand
D
| Everytime when you're in pain, you keep callin' out my name
Bm
| You know I will understand Baby, you're my best
Em Bm F#m G
| frieee end | / / / /
Em Bm F#m G
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[Verse 2]
D
| / / My best friend, you sure made my
Bm
| day / Danced and sang, the truth a-
D
| way / Caught up in a storm, we tried to
Bm
| hide / All night long, we put up a
G
| fight / Take some time, to find your
F#m
| way / Ease your mind, hey don't be afraid
G
| / / Don't forget, I know you
F#m
| best / Don't forget, know that we will last
[Chorus]
D
| Everytime when you're in pain, you keep callin' out my name
Bm
| You know I will understand, You just need a helpin' hand
D
| Everytime when you're in pain, you keep callin' out my name
Bm
| You know I will understand Baby, you're my best
Em Bm F#m G
| frieee end | / / / /
Em Bm F#m G
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[Solo]
D
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G
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C#m Bm A
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Em Bm F#m G
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Em Bm F#m G
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[Outro]
D Bm
| Everytime when you're in pain, you keep callin' out my name
G
| You know I will understand, You just need a helpin'
A
| hand (you just need a helping ha-aaand, now don't you)
Em Bm F#m G
| knoooooo ooow you gonna need me, you're gonna love me jeeh
D Bm
| Everytime when you're in pain, you keep callin' out my name
G
| You know I will understand, You just need a helpin'
A
| hand (oooh / ooooohooo / )
Em Bm F#m G
| ooooh / ooooh / oooooh you're my best friend
D Bm
| Everytime when you're in pain, you keep callin' out my name
G
| You know I will understand, You just need a helpin'
A
| hand (fade out)
How to play My Best Friend
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.