You're My Best Friend
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[INTRO ]
| G | G | C/G | G |
verse 1
C/G G C/G G
Oooh you make me live, whatever this world can give to me
C/G G C/G G
It's you, you're all I see, Oooh you make me live now honey
C/G G Dsus4/F# Em7
Oooh you make me live
Chorus 1
A7 Cadd9 D
You're the best friend that I ever had
G Dsus4/F# Em7 A7
I've been with you such a long time, you're my sunshine
Cadd9 D B7 Em
And I want you to know that my feelings are true
D Cadd9 Cm G
I really love you, oh, you're my best friend
BRIDGE
C/G G Dsus4/F# Em7 Cadd9
Oooh, you make me live and I've been wandering round
Cm
But I still come back to you
D B7 Em A7
In rain or shine you've stood by me girl
D G
I'm happy at home, you're my best friend
verse 2
C/G G C/G G
Oooh you make me live, whenever this world is cruel to me
C/G G C/G G
It's you, you help me forgive, Oooh you make me live now honey
C/G G Dsus4/F# Em7
Oooh you make me live
Chorus 2
A7 Cadd9 D
You're the first one when things turn out bad
G Dsus4/F# Em7 A7
You know I'll never be lonely, you're the only one
Cadd9 D B7 Em D Cadd9
And I love the things, I really love the things that you do
Cm G
Oh, you're my best friend
verse 3
C/G G Dsus4/F# Em7 Cadd9 Cm D B7 Em A7
Oooh you make me live (guitar solo)
D G
I'm happy at home, you're my best friend
Cm G Cm G
Oh yeah Oh, you're my best friend
OUTRO
C/G G
Oooh you make me live, wooah
C/G G D - G D - G D - G D - G
Oooh, you're my best friend
How to play You're My Best Friend
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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.