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[Intro]
E                                      A
Hmm an old man on his death bed once said to me
            E                 A
You are the master of your destiny
[Chorus]
    D                          A
A diamond is a diamond and a stone is a stone
       E                      A
But a man's not all good nor all bad
          E                          A
When the chips're all down and your back's at the wall
            E                           Am
You're the best friend that you've ever had
            E                           Am
You're the best friend that you've ever had
[Verse]
                         D                    E                    Am
So you laugh when it's time to laugh and you cry when it's time to cry
                  D                        E                        Am
Live while it's time to live cause you'll die when it's time to die hmm
E                               A
Then he closed his eyes and he left me alone
          E                                A
This old man's wisdom brought his meaning home
[Chorus]
    D                          A
A diamond is a diamond and a stone is a stone
       E                      A
But a man's not all good nor all bad
          E                          A
When the chips're all down and your back's at the wall
            E                           Am
You're the best friend that you've ever had
            E                           Am
You're the best friend that you've ever had
[Verse]
                         D                    E                    Am
So you laugh when it's time to laugh and you cry when it's time to cry
                  D                        E                        Am
Live while it's time to live cause you'll die when it's time to die hmm
 E                               A
Well now that I'm older I found this is true
                 E                          A
The thing that remains is the good that you do
[Chorus]
    D                          A
A diamond is a diamond and a stone is a stone
       E                      A
But a man's not all good nor all bad
          E                          A
When the chips're all down and your back's at the wall
            E                           Am
You're the best friend that you've ever had
            E                           Am
You're the best friend that you've ever had

Best Friend chords and lyrics

Free chords for Best Friend by Johnny Cash. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

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Best Friend Chords by Johnny Cash

Learn how to play Best Friend by Johnny Cash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Best Friend chords”, “Best Friend guitar chords”, or “Johnny Cash Best 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 Best Friend chords and for experienced players who want accurate Best Friend lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, A, D, Am.

Frequently asked questions about Best Friend

How do I play "Best Friend" by Johnny Cash on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Best Friend" by Johnny Cash on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

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Yes. The chords for "Best Friend" by Johnny Cash are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Best Friend" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Best Friend"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Best Friend" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Best Friend" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Best Friend" by Johnny Cash with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Johnny Cash below.

What key is "Best Friend" in?

The chords for "Best Friend" show the original chord names (including E, A, D, Am). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.