That's What You Call A Friend
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CAPO II
Start Riff is done by hitting a G root note then hammering on to an Am7
Intro
G Am7 G Am7
G D
We all have dreams to chase, we all have trials to face
Em C
And bridges that we've had to burn
G D
We've all lost our way, had a price to pay
Em C
For trusting long before it's earned
Am D
Guess there are chances that we all must make
Am D
And where we turn is hw we learn from our mistakes
CHORUS
C G D
When the good times roll, count your friends
C G D
When the chips are down, count again
Em
There's just a precious few
C D
Who'll be standing there with you at the end
C D INTRO RIFF (G Am7 G Am7)
And that's what you call a friend
G D
We've all known deep regrets, felt pain we can't forget
Em C
Said things we never meant to say
G D
We all share common ground, we get one time around
Em C
To reap the seeds we've sown along the way
Am D
Guess there are chances that we all must make
Am D
And where we turn is hw we learn from our mistakes
CHORUS
C G D
When the good times roll, count your friends
C G D
When the chips are down, count again
Em
There's just a precious few
C D
Who'll be standing there with you at the end
C D Em C
And that's what you call a friend______
D INTRO RIFF (G Am7 G Am7) TO FADE
That's what you call a friend
How to play That's What You Call A Friend
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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.