My Friend Michael
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Intro:
G D Em C
[Verso 1]
G D
Hey Michael, by that crooked tree,
Em C
Near the witchs house where we felt free.
G D
Its twisted limbs, our carved-out names,
Em C
Two wild hearts playing fearless games.
[Verso 2]
G D
The old man chasing down the lane,
Em C
Through dust and wind and summer rain.
G D
Wed laugh and run, too fast to catch,
C D G
Leaving the world without a scratch.
[Refrão]
G D
Oh memories of yesterday,
D Em
Still warm my heart in every way.
Em C
With joy and love Im drifting through,
C D G
Those golden days, my friend, with you.
G D Em C
[Verso 3]
G D
The road to school, just me and you,
Em C
Morning light and skies so blue.
G D
Every step and every mile,
C D G
Felt lighter with your easy smile.
[Refrão]
G D
Oh memories of yesterday,
D Em
Still warm my heart in every way.
Em C
With joy and love Im drifting through,
C D G
Those golden days, my friend, with you.
[Verso 4]
G D
Down in Wischkes muddy ground,
Em C
Where childhood dreams were always found.
G D
Boots in the bog, eyes on the sky,
C D G
We thought our summerd never die.
[Refrão]
G D
Oh memories of yesterday,
D Em
Still warm my heart in every way.
Em C
With joy and love Im drifting through,
C D G
Those golden days, my friend, with you.
{Acoustic Guitar Solo}
G D Em C D
G D Em C D
[Refrão]
G D
Oh memories of yesterday,
D Em
Still warm my heart in every way.
Em C
With joy and love Im drifting through,
C D G
Those golden days, my friend, with you.
{Final Chorus}
G D
Oh memories will never fade,
D Em
Of every vow we ever made.
Em C
With all my heart I still hold true,
C D G
My brother, Michael me and you.
G D Em C G
How to play My Friend Michael
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.