Old Friends
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E
Walking outside labyrinthian over
Cracks along under the trees
A
I know this town grounded in a compass
Cardinal landed in the dogwood
E
I keep going over it and over and over
My steps iterate my shame
A
How come every outcome's such a comedown
Lately afternoon with the shades drawn down
E
I kept saying i just wanted to see you
Saying what's wrong with that
A
Needles shaking out lines in a compass
Every outcome's such a comedown
E A
I knew it when i saw it
C#m
So i did just what i wanted
F#m A
So i go through with this
F#m A
I knew happiness when i saw it
( E )
E
Saw your boyfriend at the port authority
Sorta fucked up place
A
Well so i adverted my stride on a quick one
Just coming back from going over your place huh
E
I feel like we could forget about it
I feel like a mellow out
A
I don't feel undone in a big way
There's nothing really bad to be upset about
E
So when i thought i was getting better
I woke up on the ground
A
And appointment or disappointment
Step back going on the come down
E A
As if i needed a reminder
C#m
Oh i do only what i wanna
F#m A
So i go through with this
F#m A
I knew happiness when i saw it
E
Walking out in the nighttime springtime
Needling my way home
A
I saw Leah on the bus a few months ago
I saw some old friends at her funeral
E
My steps keep splitting my grief through
These solipsistic moods
A
I should call my parents when i think of them
Should tell my friends when i love them
E
Maybe i should have gone out a bit more
When you guys are still in town
A
I got too caught up in my own shit
How every outcome's such a comedown
E A
And i knew it when i saw it
C#m
Oh i did just what i wanted
F#m A
So i go through with this
F#m A
I knew happiness when i saw it
Final E
How to play Old Friends
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.