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Buddy

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[Chorus]
CLaugh with me, buddy
EmJest with me, buddy
C7Don't let her get the Fbest of me, Fmbuddy
CDon't ever let me G7start feelin' ClonelyG7  
[Verse]
CIf I ever needed
Emyou, buddy
C7You know now I really Fdo, Fmbuddy
CDon't ever let me G7start feelin' Clonely
[Bridge]
EI cry at the least little Amthing, buddy
D7And I'll die if you mention heG7r name, G7#5buddy
[Chorus]
CTalk to me, buddy
EmStay with me, buddy
C7Let's don't let her gFet away with iFmt, buddy
CDon't ever let me G7start feelin' Clonely
[Bridge]
ELet's talk about things as tAmhey were, buddy
D7Before I got mixed up with G7her, G7#5buddy
[Chorus]
CLaugh with me buddy
EmJest with me, buddy
C7Let's don't let her get the Fbest of me, Fmbuddy
CDon't ever let me G7start feelin' ClonelyG7  C  

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The story behind the song

Willie Nelson is a pivotal figure in outlaw country, known for pushing against the genre's conservative boundaries. His extensive career as a singer, songwriter, and guitarist has made him one of country music's most recognizable artists, with a string of successful albums throughout the 70s. "Buddy" appears on his 1968 album Good Times. It plays like a heartfelt reflection on companionship and shared experiences.

AI-written from these sources:Willie Nelson — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Buddy

by Willie Nelson

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G7#5

[Chorus]

Laugh with me, buddy

Jest with me, buddy

C7 F Fm

Don't let her get the best of me, buddy

C G7 C G7

Don't ever let me start feelin' lonely

[Verse]

If I ever needed

you, buddy

C7 F Fm

You know now I really do, buddy

C G7 C

Don't ever let me start feelin' lonely

[Bridge]

E Am

I cry at the least little thing, buddy

D7 G7 G7#5

And I'll die if you mention her name, buddy

[Chorus]

Talk to me, buddy

Stay with me, buddy

C7 F Fm

Let's don't let her get away with it, buddy

C G7 C

Don't ever let me start feelin' lonely

[Bridge]

E Am

Let's talk about things as they were, buddy

D7 G7 G7#5

Before I got mixed up with her, buddy

[Chorus]

Laugh with me buddy

Jest with me, buddy

C7 F Fm

Let's don't let her get the best of me, buddy

C G7 C G7 C

Don't ever let me start feelin' lonely

About Buddy Chords by Willie Nelson

Learn how to play Buddy by Willie Nelson with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Buddy chords”, “Buddy guitar chords”, or “Willie Nelson Buddy chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Buddy chords and for experienced players who want accurate Buddy lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Em, C7, F, Fm, G7.

FAQ — Buddy by Willie Nelson

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Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Buddy" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

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Is "Buddy" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Buddy" in?

The chords for "Buddy" show the original chord names (including C, Em, C7, F, Fm, G7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.