Re 'friends' Electric?
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Capo 1
INTRO
| B5 A5 | % | % | % |
verse 1
B5 A5 | B5 A5 |
It's cold outside
B5 A5 | B5 A5 |
And the paint's peeling off of my walls
B5 A5 | B5 A5 |
There's a man outside
B5 A5 B5 A5
In a long coat, grey hat, smoking a cigarette
INTERLUDE
| E5 | % | % | % |
INTRO
| B5 A5 | % | % | % |
verse 2
B5 A5 | B5 A5 |
Now the light fades out
B5 A5 B5 A5
And I'm wondering what I'm doing in a room like this
B5 A5 | B5 A5 |
There's a knock on the door
B5 A5 B5 A5
And just for a second I thought I remembered you
INTERLUDE
| E5 | % | % | % |
MIDDLE 8 (lyrics spoken)
| F#5 C#5 | E5 B5 | F#5 C#5 | E5 B5 | (Instrumental)
| F#5 C#5 | E5 B5 |
So now I'm alone,now I can think for myself
| F#5 C#5 | E5 B5 |
About little deals and S.U.S. and things that I just don't understand
| F#5 C#5 | E5 B5 |
Like a white lie that night or a slight touch at times
| F#5 C#5 | E5 B5 |
I don't think it meant anything to you
INTERLUDE 2
| F# E | B | F# E | B |
| F# E | B | F# E |
INTRO
| B5 A5 | B5 A5 | B5 A5 | B5 A5 |
verse 3
B5 A5 | B5 A5 |
So I open the door
B5 A5 | B5 A5 |
It's the friend that I left in the hallway
B5 A5 | B5 A5 |
"Please sit down."
B5 A5 B5 A5
A candle lit a shadow on a wall near the bed
INTERLUDE
| E5 | % | % | % |
INTRO
| B5 A5 | B5 A5 | B5 A5 | B5 A5 |
verse 4
B5 A5 | B5 A5 |
You know I hate to ask
B5 A5 | B5 A5 |
But are friends electric?
B5 A5 | B5 A5 |
Only mine's broke down
B5 A5 B5 A5
And now I've no one to love
INTERLUDE
| E5 | % | % | % |
INTRO (1/2)
| B5 A5 | B5 A5 |
INTERLUDE
| E5 | % | % | % |
MIDDLE 8 (lyrics spoken)
| F#5 C#5 | E5 B5 | F#5 C#5 | E5 B5 | (Instrumental)
| F#5 C#5 | E5 B5 |
So I find out your reason for the phone calls and smiles
| F#5 C#5 | E5 B5 |
And it hurts and I'm lonely and I should never have tried
| F#5 C#5 | E5 B5 |
And I missed you tonight so it's time to leave
| F#5 C#5 | E5 B5 |
You see it meant everything to me
INTERLUDE 2
| F# E | B | F# E | B |
| F# E | B | F# E |
OUTRO
| B5 A5 | B5 A5 | B5 A5 | B5 A5 |
(repeat and fade)
How to play Re 'friends' Electric?
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 B5. 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.