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Best Friend chords by
Belle And Sebastian
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Key: D major•
Verse 1
G
G

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Here we are just trying
D
D

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Em
Em

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to be flatmates
D
D

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Here we are just trying to sophisticate
A
A

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Be an adult, trying not to fall in love
D
D

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G
G

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Be a human, try_ ing not to stand up
Verse 2
G
G

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Here we are just trying to be neighbors
Em
Em

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You in bed,
D
D

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me still with the painter_ s

Smoking at the window, at the magpies
A
A

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Trying to work out what's the truth
G
G

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and what's the lie
Gm
Gm
3

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Verse 3
D
D

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I'm not saying that we
A
A

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will be best friend_ s

But I took you dancing at the weekend
G
G

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Tell your folks in bed you had to play
Gm
Gm
3

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I'll try to make you feel like
C
C

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the kids are playing pretend
Verse 4
D
D

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I'm not saying that we can't

be running mates
F#m
F#m
2

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You run too fast for me,
G
G

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I try to keep the pace

What I lack in speed I make up for
Gm
Gm
3

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in the way I move my hips

And the way the sun comes
D
D

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out when I move my lips
Verse 5
Am
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So you won't want to miss
Em
Em

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All the shapes that can make
Gm
Gm
3

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Bb
Bb

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It's a choice you want to take
Verse 6
A
A

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Here we are just trying to be
D
D

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G
G

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Oh, here we are just trying not to
D
D

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Fall in love
F#m
F#m
2

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It's only human not to want to be alone
Verse 7
G
G

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Here we are just trying to be
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Em

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Gm
Gm
3

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C
C

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Oh, here we are just trying not to
D
D

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Get too close
A
A

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Verse 8
D
D

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Come on rant to me
A
A

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I'll be your lock and fold

Tell me all your dirt
G
G

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I'll never tell a soul

Tell me over steam and mac 'n cheese
Gm
Gm
3

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Hold the tray above your knees
Edim
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Em
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We can listen to the radi_ o
Verse 9
D
D

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I'm not saying I will

kick you downright
F#m
F#m
2

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Stick with me and oh we
G
G

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end up bein' like

There are other ways to feel you out
Gm
Gm
3

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I can look into your soul

I can feed you all the love
Verse 10
D
D

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I've been sav_ in' up
Am
Am

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Oh, and don't let me run
Em
Em

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I'm a-digging my my way in
Gm
Gm
3

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Bb
Bb

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I just like the game you're play_ ing
Verse 11
A
A

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Here we are just trying to be
D
D

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G
G

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Oh, here we are just trying not to
D
D

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Fall in love
F#m
F#m
2

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It's only human not to want to be alone
Verse 12
G
G

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Here we are just trying to be
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Gm
Gm
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Bbaug
Bbaug

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Gm
Gm
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Oh, here we are just try_ ing not to
D
D

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Get too close
A
A

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Verse 13
D
D

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I'm not saying that

we can't be dreamers
F#m
F#m
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Here we are just trying to be neighbors
G
G

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We can lie awake and watch the sky
Gm
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Forget the truth, forget the lie
A
A

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For the moment you're my best friend

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • D

  • Em

  • A

  • Gm

    3

  • C

  • F#m

    2

  • Am

  • Bb

  • Edim

  • Bbaug

Capo: No capo

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Best Friend?

The original key of Best Friend by Belle and Sebastian is D major.

What are the main chords for Best Friend?

The primary chords used in Best Friend are G, D, Em, A, Gm, C.

Do I need a capo to play Best Friend?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Best Friend beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, D, Em, A, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Best Friend?

The tempo of Best Friend is approximately 125 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Best Friend?

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

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