One Friend
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One Friend
Written by Dan Seals
Recorded by Dan Seals
Transcribed by Keith Reding reding@mcione.com
Although not notated, this is a very easy finger-sytle picking song.
Play along with the recording and you can figure it out. Use courier font
for best results.
Intro:
4 4 time. " " equals quarter note. "|" equals measure
D2 G D | Em | A7 | D2 | D2
Verse 1
D G D
Always thought you were the best,
G A D
I guess I always will
D G D
Always felt that we were blessed,
Em A
And I feel that way still
Bm F#m
Sometimes we took the hard road
G Em A
But we always saw it through
Chorus
D G D
If I'd had only one friend left
G A D
I'd want it to be you
Verse 2
D G D
Sometimes the world was on our side,
G A D
sometimes it wasn't fair
D G D
sometimes it gave a helping hand
Em A
sometimes we didn't care
Bm F#m
'cause when we were together
G Em A
it made the dream come true
D G D
If I'd had only one friend left
G A D
I'd want it to be you
Bm F#m
Someone who understands me
G A D
and knows me inside out
Bm F#m
and helps keep me together
G A D
and believes without a doubt
Bm F#m
but I could move a mountain
G Em
someone to tell it to
D G D
If I'd had only one friend left
G A D
I'd want it to be you
instrumental break
D | G D | G A | D |
D | G D | Em | A |
Bm F#m
'cause when we were together
G Em A
it made the dream come true
D G D
If I'd had only one friend left
G A D
I'd want it to be you
Bm F#m
Someone who understands me
G A D
and knows me inside out
Bm F#m
and helps keep me together
G A D
and believes without a doubt
Bm F#m
but I could move a mountain
G Em
someone to tell it to
D G D
If I'd had only one friend left
G A D G A D
I'd want it to be you
How to play One Friend
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D2. 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.