My Friend Has Gone
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Intro
G7
My friend has gone, Oh Lord
C7
My friend has gone, Oh Lord
D7
My brother John, Oh Lord
G7
My friend has gone, Oh Lord
Refrão
G7
My friend has gone, Oh Lord
C7
My friend has gone
D7
My brother John
G7
My friend has gone
G7
He was everyday with me
C7
Always smiling and singing a song
D7
He was my best company
G7
That was my friend John
Refrão
G7
Right before he passed away
C7
He said I should be strong
D7
To be kind, to be straight
G7
He would then follow me along
G7
Right before he passed away
C7
He said I should be strong
D7
To be kind, to be straight
G7
He would then follow me along
G7
His head in my arms
C7
His thoughts in my mind
D7
His passions in my heart
G7
His dreams to realize
G7
Right before he passed away
C7
He said I should be strong
D7
To be kind, to be straight
G7
He would then follow me along
How to play My Friend Has Gone
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G7. 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.