Friend Better chords by
Joe Jackson

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Key: D major•

Intro 1

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Have a drink, have a drink,

Verse 1

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have a drink on me

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I can read what you need 'cause

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it's clear to see

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So you tried and you tried and

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you made a mess

Got your pride, let it slide,

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'cause I'm not impressed

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Verse 2

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If you were to use your head

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Then you would - just forget her

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Listen what what the wise man said

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Lover good - friend better

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Lover good -friend better

Interlude 1

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Verse 3

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I could swear I was there when you

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hit the ground

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Don't you care, don't you care

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That I'm still around

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It's a fact that I lack certain kinds

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of charm

Come on strong, get it wrong

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But I mean no harm

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Verse 4

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If you were to use your head

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Then you would - just forget her

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Listen what what the wise man said

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Lover good - friend better

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Lover good -friend better

Interlude 2

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Have a drink, have a drink

Verse 5

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Have a drink on me

Pick a card, any card,

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it's your des tiny

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Took a trip on a ship but you

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ran aground

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I declare sorrow shared is

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a sorrow drowned

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Verse 6

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If you were to use your head

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Then you would - just forget her

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Listen what what the wise man said

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Lover good -friend better

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Lover good - friend better

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Lover good - friend better

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Lover good -friend better

Outro 1

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Chords

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G

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Friend Better by Joe Jackson is D major.

The primary chords used in Friend Better are D, C, F, Eb, G.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, C, F, Eb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Friend Better is approximately 122 beats per minute.

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