True Friends
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E A
We sign our cards and letters BFF
E A
You've got a million ways to make me laugh
E A
You're lookin' out for me; you've got my back
F#m B
It's so good to have you around
E A
You know the secrets I could never tell
E A
And when I'm quiet you break through my shell
E A
Don't feel the need to do a rebel yell
F#m
Cause you keep my feet on the ground
E B F#m A
You're a true friend
E B A B
You're here till the end
E
You pull me aside
B
When something ain't right
F#m A
Talk with me now and into the night
C#m B A
'Til it's alright again
E
You're a true friend
(repeat verse chords)
You don't get angry when I change the plans
Somehow you're never out of second chances
Won't say "I told you" when I'm wrong again
I'm so lucky that I've found
(repeat Chorus chords)
A true friend
You're here till the end
You pull me aside
When something ain't right
Talk with me now and into the night
'Til it's alright again
G#m C#m G#m C#m
True friends will go to the ends of the earth
F#m B
Till they find the things you need
G#m C#m G#m C#m
Friends hang on through the ups and the downs
F#m A B
Cause they've got someone to believe in
(repeat Chorus chords twice)
A true friend
You're here till the end
You pull me aside
When something ain't right
Talk with me now and into the night
No need to pretend
You're a true friend
You're here till the end
Pull me aside
When something ain't right
Talk with me now and into the night
'Til it's alright again
How to play True Friends
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 E. 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.