Old Friend
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[Intro ]
(A)(D)(A)(D)(A)(D)(F#m)(E)
(A)Old friend
(D)All the stories to tell
(A)Old friend
(D)Could you bid me farewell
(A)Old friend
(D)It might be (F#m)easy for (E)another man to see
(A)Old foe
(D)All the pain and the scars
(A)Old foe
(D)Could you lay down your arms
(A)Old foe
(D)It might be (F#m)easy for (E)another man to see
(D)Put your (F#m)head down on my (A)pillow
(D)Put your hand on (A)me and (F#m)hold on
(F#m)Hold on
c:Bridge - repeat intro
(D)Put your (F#m)head down on my (A)pillow
(D)Put your hand on (A)me and (F#m)hold on
(F#m)Hold on
(A)Old friend (D)
(A)Old friend (D)
(A)Old friend (D)
(D)It might be (F#m)easy for (E)another man to see
c:damp after see])
But I think you still look a lot like me
How to play Old Friend
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 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.