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My Friends

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     Dsus2xx0230
   Dsus2/Fxx3230
         G320003
         Cx32010
      Gsus355533
      F6/9100011
     Cadd9x32030
         Dxx0232
     Asus2x02200
        F6xx0211
         E022100
        G6320000
 F#7(add4)xx4300
         F133211
      Bsusxx4452
        F5133xxx
        F7131211
[Intro]
Dsus2 Dsus2/F G C Dsus2 Dsus2/F G Gsus F6/9
[Verse]
Dsus2My friends arDsus2/Fe so depressedG  
Cadd9I feel the qDsus2uestion
Of youDsus/Fr lonelinessG  
CoGsusnfide.F6/9.., 'cause Dsus2I'll be on your Dsus2/FsideG  
Cadd9You know I wilDsus2l, you knoDsus2/Fw I willG  Cadd9  
DX GirlfrieDsus2/Fnd called me upG  
Cadd9Alone and deDsperate
On the Dsus/Fprison phoneG  
Cadd9They want... to Dgive her 7 Dsus2/FyearsG  
For Csus2being sad
[Chorus]
  CI love Asus2all of you
CHurt bDy the cA(add2)old
CSo hard aAsus2nd lonely too
CWhen yDou don'A(add2)t know yourself
[Verse]
DMy friends Dsus2/Fare so distressGed
Cadd9And standing Don
The brink Dsus2/Fof emptinessG  
Cadd9No words... DI know of to Dsus2/FexpressG  
This Csus2emptiness
[Chorus]
  CI love Asus2all of you
CHurt bDy the cA(add2)old
CSo hard aAsus2nd lonely too
CWhen yDou don'A(add2)t know yourself
[Solo]
Dsus2 Dsus2/F G/B Cadd9 Dsus2 Dsus2/F G/B Cadd9
Dsus2 Dsus2/F G/B Cadd9 Dsus2 Dsus2/F G/B Cadd9
[Bridge]
   G       F6  EImagine G6me tF#7(add4)aught by tragedFy
CRelease is BsuspeaceF5  F7  
[Verse]
DI heard a Dsus2/Flittle girlG  
Cadd9And what she Dsaid
Was somethiDsus2/Fng beautifulG  
Cadd9To give... your Dlove no matter Dsus2/FwhatG  
Is Csus2what she said
[Chorus]
  CI love Asus2all of you
CHurt bDy the cA(add2)old
CSo hard aAsus2nd lonely too
CWhen yDou don'A(add2)t know yourself
[Outro]
Dsus2 Dsus2/F G/B Cadd9 Dsus2 Dsus2/F G/B Cadd9
Dsus2 Dsus2/F G/B Cadd9 Dsus2 Dsus2/F G/B Cadd9
Dsus2 Dsus2/F G/B Cadd9 Dsus2 Dsus2/F G/B Cadd9

All chords in this song (21)

The story behind the song

"My Friends" is a melodic ballad by the Red Hot Chili Peppers from their 1995 album, One Hot Minute. It's described as a touching lullaby that celebrates the value of friends, even when they're feeling down. The song captures a feeling of appreciation for those close to you, with vocals that convey both strength and vulnerability. Playing it, you can channel that heartfelt connection and loyalty to your chosen family.

AI-written from these sources:My Friends (Red Hot Chili Peppers song) — Wikipedia ↗Red Hot Chili Peppers — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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My Friends

by Red Hot Chili Peppers

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Dsus2

Dsus2/F

Gsus

F6/9

Cadd9

Asus2

F#7(add4)

Bsus

Dsus/F

Csus2

A(add2)

G/B

Dsus2

xx0230

Dsus2/F

xx3230

320003

x32010

Gsus

355533

F6/9

100011

Cadd9

x32030

xx0232

Asus2

x02200

xx0211

022100

320000

F#7(add4)

xx4300

133211

Bsus

xx4452

133xxx

131211

[Intro]

Dsus2 Dsus2/F G C Dsus2 Dsus2/F G Gsus F6/9

[Verse]

Dsus2 Dsus2/F G

My friends are so depressed

Cadd9 Dsus2

I feel the question

Dsus/F G

Of your loneliness

Gsus F6/9 Dsus2 Dsus2/F G

Confide..., 'cause I'll be on your side

Cadd9 Dsus2 Dsus2/F G Cadd9

You know I will, you know I will

D Dsus2/F G

X Girlfriend called me up

Cadd9 D

Alone and desperate

Dsus/F G

On the prison phone

Cadd9 D Dsus2/F G

They want... to give her 7 years

Csus2

For being sad

[Chorus]

C Asus2

I love all of you

C D A(add2)

Hurt by the cold

C Asus2

So hard and lonely too

C D A(add2)

When you don't know yourself

[Verse]

D Dsus2/F G

My friends are so distressed

Cadd9 D

And standing on

Dsus2/F G

The brink of emptiness

Cadd9 D Dsus2/F G

No words... I know of to express

Csus2

This emptiness

[Chorus]

C Asus2

I love all of you

C D A(add2)

Hurt by the cold

C Asus2

So hard and lonely too

C D A(add2)

When you don't know yourself

[Solo]

Dsus2 Dsus2/F G/B Cadd9 Dsus2 Dsus2/F G/B Cadd9

[Bridge]

G F6 E G6 F#7(add4) F

Imagine me taught by tragedy

C Bsus F5 F7

Release is peace

[Verse]

D Dsus2/F G

I heard a little girl

Cadd9 D

And what she said

Dsus2/F G

Was something beautiful

Cadd9 D Dsus2/F G

To give... your love no matter what

Csus2

Is what she said

[Chorus]

C Asus2

I love all of you

C D A(add2)

Hurt by the cold

C Asus2

So hard and lonely too

C D A(add2)

When you don't know yourself

[Outro]

Dsus2 Dsus2/F G/B Cadd9 Dsus2 Dsus2/F G/B Cadd9

About My Friends Chords by Red Hot Chili Peppers

Learn how to play My Friends by Red Hot Chili Peppers with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “My Friends chords”, “My Friends guitar chords”, or “Red Hot Chili Peppers My Friends 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 My Friends chords and for experienced players who want accurate My Friends lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Dsus2, Dsus2/F, G, C, Gsus, F6/9.

FAQ — My Friends by Red Hot Chili Peppers

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What key is "My Friends" in?

The chords for "My Friends" show the original chord names (including Dsus2, Dsus2/F, G, C, Gsus, F6/9). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.