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Friends In Low Places

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[Chord Key]
         A    A7    Bbdim7     Bm      Bm7       E  E*       E7  Dm7  
e|--0--|--0--|--0--|--2--|--5--|--0--|--4--|--0--|--1--|
B|--2--|--2--|--2--|--3--|--3--|--0--|--5--|--3--|--1--|
G|--2--|--0--|--0--|--4--|--2--|--1--|--4--|--1--|--2--|
D|--2--|--2--|--2--|--4--|--4--|--2--|--2--|--0--|--0--|
A|--0--|--0--|--1--|--2--|--2--|--2--|--x--|--2--|--x--|
E|--x--|--x--|--x--|--x--|--x--|--0--|--x--|--0--|--x--|
[Intro]
                    A              Bbdim7                 Bm7  E*
e|-----------------|-------0---------|-------------5---|-------2h4-------|
B|-------2---------|-----2-----------|-------3---------|-----5-----------|
G|-----2-----------|---0-------------|-----2----(2)----|---4-------------|
D|---2-------------|-----------------|---4-------------|-2---------------|
A|-0---------------|-1---------------|-2---------------|-----------------|
E|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|
 h  = hammer on
( ) = ghost note
[Verse 1]
Blame it Aall on my roots
I Bbdim7showed up in boots
And Bmruined your black tie affair
The Elast one to know
The E7last one to show
I was the Alast one you thought you'd see there
And I Asaw the surprise
And the Bbdim7fear in his eyes
When BmI took his glass of chamDm7pagne
EI toasted you
Said honey, E7we may be through
But Eyou'll never hear me compE7lain
[Chorus]
'Cause AI got friends in low places
Where the Awhiskey drowns and the beer chases
My bBmlues away
And I'll Ebe okay
AI'm not big on social graces
Think I'll Aslip on down to the A7oasis
Oh, BmI've got friendsE  
In low pAlaces
[Verse 2]
Well, I Aguess I was wrong
I Bbdim7just don't belong
But Bmthen, I've been there before
EveryEthing's alright
I'll E7just say goodnight
And I'll Ashow myself to the door
Hey, AI didn't mean
To Bbdim7cause a big scene
Just Bmgive me an hour and Dm7then
Well, EI'll be as high as that
E7Ivory tower
  EThat you're livin' E7in
[Chorus]
'Cause AI got friends in low places
Where the Awhiskey drowns and the beer chases
My bBmlues away
And I'll Ebe okay
AI'm not big on social graces
Think I'll Aslip on down to the A7oasis
Oh, BmI've got friendsE  
In low pAlaces
[Verse 3]
I Aguess I was wrong
I Bbdim7just don't belong
But Bmthen, I've been there before
And everyEthing's alright
I'll E7just say goodnight
And I'll Ashow myself to the door
AI didn't mean
To Bbdim7cause a big scene
Just Bmwait 'til I finish this Dm7glass
Then Esweet little lady
I'll head E7back to the bar
EAnd you can
Kiss my E7ass!
[Chorus]
'Cause AI got friends in low places
Where the Awhiskey drowns and the beer chases
My bBmlues away
And I'll Ebe okay
AI'm not big on social graces
Think I'll Aslip on down to the A7oasis
Oh, BmI've got friendsE  
In low pAlaces
'Cause AI got friends in low places
Where the Awhiskey drowns and the beer chases
My bBmlues away
And I'll Ebe okay
AI'm not big on social graces
Think I'll Aslip on down to the A7oasis
Oh, BmI've got friendsE  
In low pAlaces

All chords in this song (8)

The story behind the song

The idea for "Friends In Low Places" began when one of its co-writers, Earl Bud Lee, found himself without money for lunch. He famously declared, "Don't worry. I have friends in low places. I know the cook," sparking the core concept for the song. This notion of having loyal, down-to-earth connections then evolved into a song about finding belonging and comfort among those who truly understand you, even if they aren't part of high society. The bar in the song, "The Oasis," was named after a real establishment in Concordia, Kansas. It's a celebration of camaraderie and staying true to your roots.

AI-written from these sources:Friends in Low Places — Wikipedia ↗Garth Brooks — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Friends In Low Places

by Garth Brooks

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Bbdim7

Bm7

Dm7

[Chord Key]

A A7 Bbdim7 Bm Bm7 E E E7 Dm7

e|--0--|--0--|--0--|--2--|--5--|--0--|--4--|--0--|--1--|

B|--2--|--2--|--2--|--3--|--3--|--0--|--5--|--3--|--1--|

G|--2--|--0--|--0--|--4--|--2--|--1--|--4--|--1--|--2--|

D|--2--|--2--|--2--|--4--|--4--|--2--|--2--|--0--|--0--|

A|--0--|--0--|--1--|--2--|--2--|--2--|--x--|--2--|--x--|

E|--x--|--x--|--x--|--x--|--x--|--0--|--x--|--0--|--x--|

[Intro]

A Bbdim7 Bm7 E

e|-----------------|-------0---------|-------------5---|-------2h4-------|

B|-------2---------|-----2-----------|-------3---------|-----5-----------|

G|-----2-----------|---0-------------|-----2----(2)----|---4-------------|

D|---2-------------|-----------------|---4-------------|-2---------------|

A|-0---------------|-1---------------|-2---------------|-----------------|

E|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|

h = hammer on

( ) = ghost note

[Verse 1]

Blame it all on my roots

Bbdim7

I showed up in boots

And ruined your black tie affair

The last one to know

The last one to show

I was the last one you thought you'd see there

And I saw the surprise

Bbdim7

And the fear in his eyes

Bm Dm7

When I took his glass of champagne

I toasted you

Said honey, we may be through

E E7

But you'll never hear me complain

[Chorus]

'Cause I got friends in low places

Where the whiskey drowns and the beer chases

My blues away

And I'll be okay

I'm not big on social graces

A A7

Think I'll slip on down to the oasis

Bm E

Oh, I've got friends

In low places

[Verse 2]

Well, I guess I was wrong

Bbdim7

I just don't belong

But then, I've been there before

Everything's alright

I'll just say goodnight

And I'll show myself to the door

Hey, I didn't mean

Bbdim7

To cause a big scene

Bm Dm7

Just give me an hour and then

Well, I'll be as high as that

Ivory tower

E E7

That you're livin' in

[Chorus]

'Cause I got friends in low places

Where the whiskey drowns and the beer chases

My blues away

And I'll be okay

I'm not big on social graces

A A7

Think I'll slip on down to the oasis

Bm E

Oh, I've got friends

In low places

[Verse 3]

I guess I was wrong

Bbdim7

I just don't belong

But then, I've been there before

And everything's alright

I'll just say goodnight

And I'll show myself to the door

I didn't mean

Bbdim7

To cause a big scene

Bm Dm7

Just wait 'til I finish this glass

Then sweet little lady

I'll head back to the bar

And you can

Kiss my ass!

[Chorus]

'Cause I got friends in low places

Where the whiskey drowns and the beer chases

My blues away

And I'll be okay

I'm not big on social graces

A A7

Think I'll slip on down to the oasis

Bm E

Oh, I've got friends

In low places

'Cause I got friends in low places

Where the whiskey drowns and the beer chases

My blues away

And I'll be okay

I'm not big on social graces

A A7

Think I'll slip on down to the oasis

Bm E

Oh, I've got friends

In low places

About Friends In Low Places Chords by Garth Brooks

Learn how to play Friends In Low Places by Garth Brooks with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Friends In Low Places chords”, “Friends In Low Places guitar chords”, or “Garth Brooks Friends In Low Places 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 Friends In Low Places chords and for experienced players who want accurate Friends In Low Places lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, A7, Bbdim7, Bm, Bm7, E.

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