You've got a friend Chords
by Carole King
You've got a friend by Carole King is a more advanced guitar song played in the key of Em. It uses the chords G, C, F#m, B7, Em, Am, Dadd9, Bm, D7sus, D7, G7, E, D, F, Fm, Am7 and A7. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Intro: G C G F#m B7
Em B7 Em B7 Em
When you're down and troubled and you need some lovin' care
Am Dadd9 G C G
And nothing, nothing is going right,
F#m B7 Em B7 Em
Close your eyes and think of me and soon I will be there
Am Bm D7sus D7
To brighten up even your darkest nights.
G C Am
You just call out my name, and you know, wherever I am,
G D7sus D7
I'll come running to see you again.
G G7 C Em
Winter, spring, summer or fall, all you've got to do is call,
C E Am D
And I'll be there, yes I will.
G
You've got a friend/
If the sky above you grows dark and full of clouds,
and that old north wind begins to blow,
Keep your head together, and call my name out loud.
Soon you'll hear me knocking at your door.
Refrain
Bridge:
C G
You've got a friend.
F C
Now, ain't it good to know that you've got a friend,
G G7
When people can be so cold.
C Fm Em Am7
They'll hurt you, yes, and desert you and take your soul if you let them,
A7 D7sus D7
But don't you let them.
Refrain