You Can't Make Old Friends
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Capo on 1
D A Bm G
D A Bm G
D A Bm
What will I do when you are gone?
G A D
Who's gonna tell me the truth?
A Bm G
Who's gonna finish the stories I start,
A D
The way you always do?
D A Bm
When somebody knocks at the door,
G A
Someone new walks in.
D A Bm
I will smile and shake their hands,
G A
but you can't make old friends.
G D
You can't make old friends
Bm A
Can't make old friends
D A Bm
It was you and me, since way back when.
G A
But you can't make old friends.
D A Bm
How will I sing when you are gone?
G A
Cause it wont sound the same.
D A Bm G
Who will join in on those harmony parts,
A D
When I call your name?
G A
You can't make old friends
Bm A
Can't make old friends
D A Bm
It was you and me, since way back when.
G A D
But you can't make old friends.
G D
When Saint Peter opens the gate,
G A
And you come walking in.
Bm D
I will be there just waiting for you.
Bm A
Cause you can't make old friends
G A D
Cause you can't make old friends.
D A Bm G
When I am out on the stage all alone
A
And I hear the music begin.
D A Bm G
We all know the show must go on.
G A D
But you can't make old friends.
G D
You can't make old friends.
Bm
Can't make old friends
D A Bm
And you and me, will be young again.
G A D
You can't make old friends.
D A Bm G
You and me, will be together again.
Em A
Cause we both know, we will still be old friends.
D A
You can't make old friends
Bm D A Bm
Not the way we have always been.
How to play You Can't Make Old Friends
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What is the starting chord?
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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.