Hello Old Friend

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G/DD/ACGD
Intro: ( ) x2
G/D D/A C C/E G G/D D/A C C/E G
As I was strolling down the garden path, I saw a flower glowing in the dark
G/D D/A C C/E G G/D D/A C C/E G
It looked so pretty and it was unique, I had to bend down just to have a peek
Bm7Am7 C D Em
NC
Hello Old Friend () it's really good to see you once again
Bm7Am7 C G/DD/ACGD
( ) x2
Hello Old Friend () it's really good to see you once again
G/D D/A C C/E G G/D D/A C C/E G
I saw you walking underneath the stars, I couldn't stop 'cause I was in a car
G/D D/A C C/E G G/D D/A C C/E G
I'm sure the distance wouldn't be too far, if I got out and walked to where you are
Bm7Am7 C D Em
NC
Hello Old Friend () it's really good to see you once again
Bm7Am7 C G/DD/ACGD
( ) x2
Hello Old Friend () it's really good to see you once again
G/DG/DCGD
Solo: ( ) x2 NC
G/D D/A C C/E G G/D D/A C C/E G
An old man passed me on the street today, I thought I knew him but I couldn't say
G/D D/A C C/E G G/D D/A C C/E G
I stopped to think if I could place his frame, when he tipped his hat I knew his name
Bm7Am7 C D Em
NC
Hello Old Friend () it's really good to see you once again
Bm7Am7 C G/DD/ACGD
( ) x2
Hello Old Friend () it's really good to see you once again
G/DD/ACGD
Solo: ( ) x2
Bm7 Am7 C D Em
Hello Old Friend () it's really good to see you once again
Bm7Am7 C G/DD/ACGD
( ) (repeat)
Hello Old Friend () it's really good to see you once again

Hello Old Friend chords and lyrics

Free chords for Hello Old Friend by Eric Clapton. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Intro: (G/D D/A  C G D) x2
Solo: (G/D G/D  C G D) x2   NC
Solo: (G/D D/A  C G D) x2

Hello Old Friend Chords by Eric Clapton

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Hello Old Friend Chords · Eric Clapton