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When I Need A Friend

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[Verse 1]
DbHoly GbHolFmy
GbDove DbdesAbcend
GbSoft Aband Dbslowly
GbWhen I'm Abnear the end
[Verse 2]
DbHoly GbHoly
EbmDark DbdefendAb  
GbShield Ebmme, Dbshould me
GbWhen AbI need Dba friend
[Chorus]
GbSlowly Dbslowly
GbViolDbence Fmend
GbLove Abreign Dbo’er me
When I Abneed a Dbfriend
[Outro]
N.C.
Hombre, mire
N.C.
Ah, propiamente
N.C.
Para toda la gente ha sido motivo de burla
N.C.
Por que todo el mundo piensa que es una cosa imposible
N.C.
Que es cuestion de locos
N.C.
El problema es que todo es increa­ble
N.C.
Y la gente no lo acepta

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The story behind the song

"When I Need A Friend" appears on Coldplay's album Everyday Life, released in 2019. Coldplay, a British rock band formed in 1997, is known for their impactful live performances and significant presence in popular culture. This song, with its evocative title, suggests a quiet moment of seeking solace and connection. It plays like a gentle reflection on vulnerability and the comfort found in companionship.

AI-written from these sources:Coldplay — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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When I Need A Friend

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Ebm

For easier chords transpose -1

[Verse 1]

Db Gb Fm

Holy Holy

Gb Db Ab

Dove descend

Gb Ab Db

Soft and slowly

Gb Ab

When I'm near the end

[Verse 2]

Db Gb

Holy Holy

Ebm Db Ab

Dark defend

Gb Ebm Db

Shield me, should me

Gb Ab Db

When I need a friend

[Chorus]

Gb Db

Slowly slowly

Gb Db Fm

Violence end

Gb Ab Db

Love reign o’er me

Ab Db

When I need a friend

[Outro]

N.C.

Hombre, mire

N.C.

Ah, propiamente

N.C.

Para toda la gente ha sido motivo de burla

N.C.

Por que todo el mundo piensa que es una cosa imposible

N.C.

Que es cuestion de locos

N.C.

El problema es que todo es increable

N.C.

Y la gente no lo acepta

About When I Need A Friend Chords by Coldplay

Learn how to play When I Need A Friend by Coldplay with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “When I Need A Friend chords”, “When I Need A Friend guitar chords”, or “Coldplay When I Need A Friend 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 When I Need A Friend chords and for experienced players who want accurate When I Need A Friend lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Db, Gb, Fm, Ab, Ebm, C.

FAQ — When I Need A Friend by Coldplay

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Is "When I Need A Friend" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "When I Need A Friend" in?

The chords for "When I Need A Friend" show the original chord names (including Db, Gb, Fm, Ab, Ebm, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.