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Key: F major•
Intro 1
A
A

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Bm
Bm
2

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G
G

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Verse 1
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G

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A
A

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I don't want to say
Bm
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2

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that I'm afraid to die
G
G

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I'm no good at goodbyes,

I can't apologise
A
A

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And if I don't stop now will
Bm
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2

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it follow me down?
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I guess I have to try,

it's the art of getting by
Verse 2
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'Cause I sunk some
A
A

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ships with selfish lips
Bm
Bm
2

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And it all came back to me
G
G

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I was terrified, I never told them why
A
A

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And the songs I wrote

'bout hearts I broke
Bm
Bm
2

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Would nev er come for free
G
G

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I cheated and I lied but I
Verse 3

meant it when I cried
G
G

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A
A

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So what do you say when
Bm
Bm
2

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you lose your way?
F#m
F#m
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The past is in the past,
G
G

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it isn't meant to last
D
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A
A

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But if I can't let go,
Bm
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2

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will you carry me home?
F#m
F#m
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G
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Can we celebrate the end?
Verse 4

I'm asking for a friend
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A

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'Cause I filled my bed with my regrets
Bm
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But it has n't killed me yet
G
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None of it mattered, none of it mattered
A
A

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And the mess we made on Fridays
Bm
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2

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Gave me Sundays on my knees
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G

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But you still matter, you still matter
Verse 5
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You still matter
Bm
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2

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You still matter
D
D

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G
G

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You still matter

You still matter
D
D

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A
A

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You still matter
Bm
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2

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You still matter
D
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You still matter
Verse 6

You still matter
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A
A

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I don't want to say that I'm
Bm
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2

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afraid to die
G
G

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The past is in the past,

it isn't meant to last
A
A

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But if I can't let go,
Bm
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will you carry me home?
G
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A
A

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Can we celebrate the en d? I'm asking for a
Bm
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F#m
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D
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A
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Bm
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F#m
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D
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G
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friend
A
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Home
Verse 7

Bm
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Can we go?
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Can we go?

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D
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Verse 8

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Bm
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Can we go?
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Can we go?

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Verse 9

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Home
Bm
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Can we go?
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Can we go?

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Verse 10
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A
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Home
Bm
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Can we go?
G
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Can we go?

Can we go?

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • A

  • Bm

    2

  • G

  • F#m

    2

  • D

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Asking for a Friend by CHVRCHES is F major.

The primary chords used in Asking for a Friend are C, Dm, Bb, Am, F.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like C, Dm, Bb, Am, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Asking for a Friend is approximately 122 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Asking for a Friend using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Asking for a Friend. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with CHVRCHES.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Asking for a Friend to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Asking for a Friend by CHVRCHES on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.