Alana Springsteen - when we were friends: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "when we were friends" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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Learn when we were friends Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Alana Springsteen
This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "when we were friends" smoothly on your guitar.
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D Gmaj7 You held my hair back when I drank too much Bm Gmaj7 If I called you, I knew you'd pick up D Gmaj7 Every time I fell in love Bm G You always knew when he wasn't the one D G It's crazy how far we've come Chorus: D Used to wear each other's sneakers G Get drunk behind the bleachers Bm G Raise some hell, but we always said amen D I knew who you were kissin' G What tattoo you were gettin' Bm G Now I don't even know how you've been Bm G Truth is, I miss when D When we were friends You lied for me when I stayed out late Spent the night when I wasn't okay Front seat of your car was my favorite place I wish I knew that those were the days Chorus G Bm G When we were friends D If you move back to Virginia G Just know that I'm still with ya Bm G Always be thinking 'bout way back when Chorus: D I knew who you were kissin' G What tattoo you were gettin' Bm G Now I don't even know how you've been Bm G Truth is, I miss when D G When we were friends Bm Gmaj7 When we were friends Bm G When we were frie-e-e-ends D Gmaj7 When we were friends Bm G We were friends You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsBm  D  G  Gmaj7  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "when we were friends" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "when we were friends" by Alana Springsteen.