What Friends Are For
View chords used in this chart
Intro: G G
[Verso 1]
G
Im feeling alone
Bm7 D/F#
It got a little worse last night
G
Correct me if Im wrong
Bm7 D/F#
But I dont think that this is right
[Pré-Refrão]
G
You take my feelings, go & lock it in the basement
Bm7 D/F#
When were out, dont introduce me and I hate it
G
Im feeling alone
Bm7 D/F#
But I wont let it go this time
[Refrão]
G D
Whatever happened to keeping it honest
D/F#
Burning the bridge while were still walking
A
on it
G
You want me around when it seems like Im
D
useful
D/F# A
Turning my back but I still hear you
G
I know (I always tolerate it)
A
So close (but you make it complicated)
G
I hope (its all you want and more)
A
Ill go
A A
Cause that's not what friends are for
[Verso 2]
G
Im not on your mind
Bm7 D/F#
Not taking the time to remember so I will remind you again
G
That this isnt fair
Bm7 D/F#
Youve left me here torn and tethered, worn and weathered
[Pré-Refrão]
G
Tell them lies so you can make yourself look taller
Bm7 D/F#
Knock me down then pick me up after the laughter, woah
G
Im drawing the line
Bm7 D/F#
Im taking what I left behind
[Refrão]
G D
Whatever happened to keeping it honest
D/F#
Burning the bridge while were still walking
A
on it
G
You want me around when it seems like Im
D
useful
D/F# A
Turning my back but I still hear you
G
I know (I always tolerate it)
A
So close (but you make it complicated)
G
I hope (its all you want and more)
A
Ill go
A A
Cause that's not what friends are for
[Ponte]
Gsus2
But I see you in the streetlights
A
When we drove all through the night
Gsus2
Windows down ya we were singing
A
Gave our own show to the city
Gsus2
Passed the playground where we grew up
A
Doesnt seem so big to me now
Gsus2
But were older and I see now
A
That I grew up and you stayed small
[Refrão]
G D
Whatever happened to keeping it honest
D/F#
Burning the bridge while were still walking
A
on it
G
You want me around when it seems like Im
D
useful
D/F# A
Turning my back but I still hear you
G D
Whatever happened to keeping it honest
D/F#
Burning the bridge while were still walking
A
on it
G
You want me around when it seems like Im
D
useful
D/F# A
Turning my back but I still hear you
G
I know (I always tolerate it)
A
So close (but you make it complicated)
G
I hope (its all you want and more)
A
Ill go
A A
Cause that's not what friends are for
How to play What Friends Are For
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 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.