You've Been a Friend
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chords and lyrics transcribed by John Spencer
G (strum for a while)
G C
what if I say
G C
I couldn't take another day
G C G C
aw if I told you would you stay
and I got you
and you always see me through
aw if I told you would you stay
G C
I can't live without you
G C
I can't live without you
Am
I can't live without you
C D G
now you're gone
oh is it true
did I leave you black and blue
I didn't tell you I was real
gone on so long
it feels so right but wrong
I couldn't tell you what I feel
G C
I can't live without you
G C
I can't live without you
Am
but I'll try
G
but I'll try
G C D
G C
you let me come down easy
D G
oh you've been a friend
C
you let me come down easy
D G
hey you've been a friend
C
oh you've been a friend
D G
oh you've been a friend
C
you let me come down easy
D G
hey you've been a friend
How to play You've Been a 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.