You Are My Friend chords by
The Dream Syndicate

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Key: C major•

Intro 1

C

C

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G

G

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C

C

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Em

Em

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D

D

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G

G

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F

F

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Em

Em

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Verse 1

D

D

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You are my friend,

G

G

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C

C

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Em

Em

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so sad this had to en_ d

D

D

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But broken things don't mend

G

G

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F

F

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C

C

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They lie where they fall

Em

Em

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D

D

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You say the knife

G

G

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F

F

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Em

Em

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Is twisting in your back_

C

C

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You don't remember that

G

G

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F

F

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Em

Em

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It wasn't mine

D

D

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G

G

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Cause you're my friend

My friend

D

D

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Em

Em

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An_ d you know,

F

F

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G

G

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thing_ s are not the same

Em

Em

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F

F

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Cause this time, there's nothing you can change

C

C

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G

G

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C

C

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Em

Em

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D

D

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G

G

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F

F

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Em

Em

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D

D

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G

G

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Gsus4

Gsus4

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G

G

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F

F

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Em

Em

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Friend, so sad this had to en_ d

C

C

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F

F

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G

G

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You can_ 't bring back the dead

F

F

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Em

Em

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They'll burn you down

F

F

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You're much too smart

G

G

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F

F

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To waste your time on hate

C

C

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F

F

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G

G

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And you know too late

F

F

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Em

Em

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Don't need a thing

F

F

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G

G

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Cause you're my friend

My friend

Dm

Dm

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G

G

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D

D

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Dm

Dm

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G

G

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Dm

Dm

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G

G

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F

F

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Em

Em

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My friend, my friend, my

D

D

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G

G

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F

F

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Em

Em

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D

D

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G

G

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F

F

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Em

Em

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D

D

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G

G

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F

F

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Em

Em

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D

D

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Em

Em

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G

G

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F

F

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Em

Em

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D

D

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G

G

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F

F

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G

G

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Em

Em

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D

D

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G

G

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F

F

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Em

Em

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D

D

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G

G

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F

F

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Em

Em

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D

D

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G

G

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You

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Chords

C
G
Em
D
F
Gsus4
Dm

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of You Are My Friend?

The original key of You Are My Friend by The Dream Syndicate is C major.

What are the main chords for You Are My Friend?

The primary chords used in You Are My Friend are C, G, Em, D, F, Gsus4.

Do I need a capo to play You Are My Friend?

No capo is required for this song.

Is You Are My Friend beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of You Are My Friend?

The tempo of You Are My Friend is approximately 120 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for You Are My Friend?

You can easily change the key of You Are My 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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