You Were A Friend Of Mine
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Intro
| N.C. | N.C. |
| C | C |
[Verso 1]
C G7 C
When all our old songs and carnivals and crimes
C G7 C
Die frozen like a harvest not reached in time
C G7 C
We cling to the memory of the love inside the vine
G7 C C/B Am
Won't you know me without the champagne and wine?
G7 C
Won't you know me now, you were a friend of mine?
[Verso 2]
C G7 C
We beat our thoughts to a pulp and they rot there in the bed
C G7 C
Every word is spoken and still nothing is said
C G7 C
When all the fallow fields are poisoned and dry
G7 C C/B Am
Won't you know me, forsaken though am I?
G7 C
Won't you know me now, you were a friend of mine?
Instrumental
| C | G7 C |
| C | G7 C |
| C | G7 C |
| G7 | C C/B Am |
| G7 | G7 |
| C | C |
[Verso 3]
C G7 C
Where's the green, the new green, on the cusp of being born?
C G7 C
Ripped too soon from the womb, lifeless and torn
C G7 C
When all my fallow fields are poisoned and dry
G7 C C/B Am
Won't you know me, forsaken though am I?
G7 C
Won't you know me now, you were a friend of mine?
G7 N.C.
Won't you know me now, you were a friend of mine?
Outro
| C |
How to play You Were A Friend Of Mine
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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.