Thats What Friends Are For
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Eb Gm/D Cm Fm
And I never thought I'd feel this way
Dm7/5-
And as far as I'm concerned
Gsus4 G7 Cm
I'm glad I got the chance to say
Fm7 Bb11
That I do believe I love you
Eb Gm/D Cm Fm
And if I should ever go away
Dm7/5-
Well then close your eyes and try
Gsus4 G7 Cm
To feel the way we do today
Fm7 Bb11
And then if you can remember
Eb Bb/D
Keep smiling, keep shining
Ab/C (D7/9-/A) Gm Cm
Knowing you can always count on me, for sure
Ab Bb11
That's what friends are for
Eb Bb/D
For good times and bad times
Db6 C7 B5-
I'll be on your side forever more
Bbsus4 Bb7
That's what friends are for
solo
Eb Gm/D Cm Fm
Dm7/5-
Well you came in loving me
Gsus4 G7 Cm
And now there's so much more I see
Fm7 Bb11
And so by the way I thank you
Oh and then for the times when we're apart
Well then close your eyes and know
The words are coming from my heart
And then if you can remember
Keep smiling, keep shining
Knowing you can always count on me, for sure
That's what friends are for
For good times and bad times
I'll be on your side forever more
That's what friends are for
How to play Thats What Friends Are For
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Eb. 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.