Why Can't We Be Friends
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N.C. Bb
Why cant we be friends
D
Why cant we be friends
Gm
Why cant we be friends
Cm7 Cm7/F
Why cant we be friends
(Eb) I seen you around for a l(D)ong long time
(Cm7) I remembered you when you dr(Cm7/F)ank my w(F)ine
(Chorus)
(Eb) Sometimes I dont speak (D) right
(Cm7) BUt yet I know what I'm tal(Cm7/F)king ab(F)out
(Chorus)
(Eb) I saw you standing on the welf(D)are line
(Cm7)I see you in it e(Cm7/F)very t(F)ime
(Chorus)
(Eb)I saw you walking down in CHi(D)natown
(Cm7) I called you but you did not look(Cm7/F) ar(F)ound
(Chorus)
(Eb) The color of your skin dont m(D)atter to me
(Cm7)As long as we can live in har(Cm7/F)mon(F)y
(Chorus)(Repeat and fade....)
done by Jorge V. Anybody out there know Ï Think I Love You" by Partridge
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How to play Why Can't We 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 C. 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.