Jason Mraz - Song for a Friend: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Song for a Friend" 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 Song for a Friend Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Jason Mraz
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 "Song for a Friend" smoothly on your guitar.
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Bm A6 We are magic, he said, but don't let it all go to your head G Em7 F#m 'cause I bet if you had it all figured out then you'd never get out of bed Bm A6 Well, no doubt of all the things that I've read what he wrote me G Is now sounding like the man I was hoping to be Em7 F#m Em7 I keep on keeping it real 'cause it keeps getting easier, you'll see Em7 A Bm A G He's the reason that I'm laughing even if there's no one else Em A Bm A6 GMaj7 Em7 F#m He said you've got to love yourself He said, you shouldn't mumble when you speak But keep your tongue up in your cheek And if you stumble onto somethin' better Remember that it's humble that you seek You got all the skill you need Individuality You got somethin' Call it gumption Call it anything you want Because when you play the fool now You're only foolin' everyone else You're learnin' to love yourself Yes you are You are, yes Chorus: Bm A6 GMaj7 Em7 F#m Yes you, you, you Em A There's no price to pay Em A When you give it what you take Em A That's why it's easy to thank... Chorus: Bm A6 GMaj7 Em7 F#m Yes you, you, you Bm A6 GMaj7 Em7 F#m Yes you, you, you Let's say take a break from our day And get back to the old garage Because life's too short anyway But at least it's better than average As long as you got me and I got you You know we got a lot to go around I'll be your friend, your other brother Another love to come and comfort you And I'll keep reminding If it's the only thing I ever do I will always love Chorus: You You You You You It's true, our love is true It's you I love, it's you I love, it's you It's you I love It's true, our love is true, our love is true It's you I love It's you I love, it's you I love, it's you It's you, I love you, I do Ooh it's you I love (It's you I love, it's you I love, it's you, it's you I love) Ooh it's you I love (It's true, our love is true, our love is true, it's you I love) (It's you I love, it's you I love, it's you, it's you I love) Love, love, love, love I will love, love, love It's you I love, it's you It's you I love, I love, I love It's you I love, I love, I love It's you I love, I love, I love Ohh Climb up over the top Survey the state of the soul You've got to find out for yourself Whether or not you're truly trying Why not give it a shot? Shake it, take control Inevitably wind up finding for yourself All the strengths you have inside still rising Climb up over the top Survey the state of the soul You've got to find out for yourself Whether or not you're truly trying Why not give it a shot? Shake it, take control Inevitably wind up finding for yourself All the strengths you have inside still rising Climb up over the top Survey the state of the soul You've got to find out for yourself Whether or not you're true (Whether or not you're truly trying) It's you I love (Why not give it a shot?) Oh, it's you I love (Shake it, take control) Oh, it's you I love, I love, I love, love (Inevitably wind up finding for yourself) I love, I love you, yes, I do (All the strengths you have inside still rising) Climb up over the top Survey the state of the soul You’ve got to find out for yourself Whether or not you’re truly tryin' Why not give it a shot? Shake it, take control And inevitably wind up finding for yourself All the strengths that you have inside of you You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA  A6  Em  Em7  F#m  G  Bm  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 "Song for a Friend" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Song for a Friend" by Jason Mraz.