Friends Chords
by Dinosaur Jr.
Friends by Dinosaur Jr. is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of A. It uses the chords A, G, D, E and B. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Intro: A G (x4)
Verse
A
I need a hand, I need a hand
D A
Can you understand, I got no plan
E D
Lookin' for a new brochure, just starin' in the sand
A
In my defense, in my defense
D A
I feel intense, it all makes no sense
E
I'm the one who runs in circles
D
Tell me how it went
D A
I wanted you to make it slow
D A
I wanna have a hand to hold
B D
Now it's stuck in my throat
B E
Wishin' that I'd blow
D A
I try and try and get nowhere
D A
I can't avoid and I can't stare
B D
It's not my only thought
B E
But I can't give it up
Verse
A
I've been away, I've been away
D A
I'd like to stay, but can't get it straight
E D
I saw you runnin' sideways so I hope it's not to late
D A
I wanted you to bring me there
D A
Drop me off, you know I'm scared
B D B E
Not sure what I can bring, or if it means a thing
D A
I wondered what I couldn't think
D A
I was feelin' my heart sink
B D
But couldn't shake it off
B E
Mind was goin' soft
Interlude: A G (x4)
Verse
A
If you're here, if you're here
D A
And I cruise in fear, then disappear
E D
Even if you don't see me, I promise I been here
D A
I wanted to lose control
D A
I wanted to and hear my soul
B D
And jumble things I've strained
B E
My mind goal wasn't reigned
D A
I broke it up to have some space
D A
But nothin's fallin' into place
B D
But I can't get upset
B E
Cause I can't get it yet
Outro
A G (Repeat till end)