The Friend
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[Refrão]
G C
To lose a long time lover and keep the friend
D C G
Caught between a new beginning and the end
G Am
Is there anybody out there who can help me understand
D G
How to lose a long time lover and keep the friend
[Verso 1]
G C
Just to see you face is enough to start me crying
D C G
The love I tought I left behind now seems to be dying
G Am
Babe we still got the tune, but not the timing
D G
And I'm just worthless even trying
[Refrão]
G C
To lose a long time lover and keep the friend
D C G
Caught between a new beginning and the end
G Am
Is there anybody out there who can help me understand
D G
How to lose a long time lover and keep the friend
Instrumental
G C
D C G
G Am
D G
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A D
To lose a long time lover and keep the friend
E D A
Caught between a new beginning and the end
A Bm
Is there anybody out there who can help me understand
E A
How to lose a long time lover and keep the friend
A Bm
Is there anybody out there who can help me understand
E A
How to lose a long time lover and keep the friend
How to play The 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.