We Can't Be Friends
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Intro E A E A
[Verso 1]E A
I wanna pick you up, I don't care what time
E
I wanna drive real fast to some place in town
E
Wanna stress you out
A
Wanna make things hard
A
Wanna take your hand
B
Wanna leave this bar
E
Wanna wake you up on a driving train
C#m F#m
That's led it's tracks down inside my brain
( B B7 )
[Verso 2]E
I wanna hear your band
A
I wanna give it advice
E
I wanna meet your girlfriend, she sounds nice
E
Wanna take you home
A
Wanna feel my age
B
Wanna freak you out on a different stage
B
I wanna show my teeth
E
Wanna keep you fed
C#m F#m
Wanna get you drunk and let it go to your head
B E
So, I guess this means we can't be friends
( A E A )
[Verso 3]E
I wanna be unique
A
I wanna be your kind
E
Wanna make you hate me then change your mind
E
Wanna wear a skirt
A
I wanna make mistakes
B
I wanna kill you first then take your name
Wanna tear you apart
E
Wanna make your bed
C#m
I wanna break your heart
F#m
I wanna break your head
[Refrão] B F#m
So, I guess this means we can't be friends
B F#m
Yeah, I guess this means we can't be friends
B E
Eh, I guess this means we can't be friends
How to play We Can't Be 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.