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I've Been My Own Worst Friend chords by
The Strawbs
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Key: A major•
Intro 1
G
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Em
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C
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D
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G
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Verse 1
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G

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At the gate you will wait
Em
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And hesitate and you will lose
C
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D
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G
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I've got my life to live
G
G

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You must take what you make
Em
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From the fake without a name
C
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D
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G
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I've nothing more to give.
Verse 2
Em
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C
C

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But if pleasure means money,
D
D

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G
G

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then take it all
Em
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C
C

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I'll make sure I'm out
D
D

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the next time you call
Bm
Bm
2

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G
G

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I know that something
Em
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always turns up in the end
C
C

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D
D

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I've been my own worst
G
G

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friend.
Interlude 1
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C
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Verse 3
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Bm
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I was blind, you were kind
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Em
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Now I find that I was shy
C
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D
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G
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Nothing to do but leave
D
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Bm
Bm
2

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I understand, it was planned
Em
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Like the sand I'm high and dry
C
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D
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G
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I've no more dreams to weave.
Verse 4
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But if pleasure means money,
D
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G
G

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then take it all
Em
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C
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I'll make sure I'm out
D
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G
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I know that something
Em
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always turns up in the end
C
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D
D

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I've been my own worst
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G

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friend.
Interlude 2
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Em
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C
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D
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G
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Verse 5
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G

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Like a fool, I was cool
Em
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As a rule it works out fine
C
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D
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G
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This time it worked out wrong
G
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Now you've turned, I have learned
Em
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And I've earned that which is mine
C
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Why not take me along.
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Verse 6

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But if pleasure means money,
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G
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then take it all
Em
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C
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I'll make sure I'm out
D
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the next time you call
G
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I know that something
Em
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always turns up in the end
C
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I've been my own worst
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G

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friend.
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • Em

  • C

  • D

  • Bm

    2

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of I've Been My Own Worst Friend by The Strawbs is A major.

The primary chords used in I've Been My Own Worst Friend are A, F#m, D, E, C#m.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like A, F#m, D, E, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of I've Been My Own Worst Friend is approximately 95 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of I've Been My Own Worst 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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