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That’s What Friends Are For

Dionne Warwick & Elton John & Gladys Knight & Stevie Wonder

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for That’s What Friends Are For by Dionne Warwick & Elton John & Gladys Knight & Stevie Wonder in the key of C

Level: Advanced Decade: 1980s Genre: Pop Theme: Friendship Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  Csus2   Csus2/B   Fsus2/A   Fsus2/A
  Em7   Am7   Dm7   G

Verse
And ICsus2 Never ThouEm7ght I'd FeelAm7 This WayDm7. And As Far As Dm7I'm Concerned
  G/B  I'm Glad IE7(sus4) Got The Chance To Say ThAm7at I Do BeliFsus2eve I Love YGou
And ICsus2f I ShouldEm7 EveAm7r Go ADm7way. Well, Then ClosDm7e Your Eyes And Try
  G/B  To Feel TE7(sus4)he Way We DE7o Today AndAm7 Then If You CaFsus2n Remember     G        G​

Hook
  Csus2  Keep Smilin', Csus2/BKeep ShiniFsus2/An', Knowing You CFsus2/Aan Always FCount OEm7n Me FoAm7r Sure
ThFmaj7at's What Friends Are For   G​
  Csus2  For Good TimeCsus2/Bs And Bad Times, I'A#6ll Be On Your Side A7(sus4)Forever More    G#maj7         G#maj7​
ThGat's What Friends Are For       G      G​

Verse
  Csus2        Em7    Am7      Dm7                  Dm7Well, You Came And Opened Me
  G/B  And Now There's SE7(sus4)o Much More I See And SoAm7 By The Way IFsus2 Thank You     G​
Oh And TheCsus2n For The TimesEm7 When We'reAm7 Apart. WelDm7l, Then Close Your EyeDm7s And Know
  G/B  These Words Are CominE7(sus4)g From MyE7 Heart And TheAm7n If You Can RememFsus2ber, Oh          G        G​

Hook
  Csus2  Keep Smilin', Csus2/BKeep ShiniFsus2/An', Knowing You CFsus2/Aan Always FCount OEm7n Me FoAm7r Sure
ThFmaj7at's What Friends Are For   G​
  Csus2  In Good Times ACsus2/Bnd Bad Times, I'A#6ll Be On Your SideA7(sus4) Forever A7More   G#maj7         G#maj7​
Oh, ThaGt's What Friends Are For          G      G​

Ending [x2]
  Csus2   Csus2/B   Fsus2/A   Fsus2/A
(FEm7ade)  Am7      Dm7      G​
Also available in: Ebsus2 (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for That’s What Friends Are For?

The chords for That’s What Friends Are For are: Csus2, Csus2/B, Fsus2/A, Em7, Am7, Dm7, G, G/B, E7(sus4), Fsus2, E7, F

What is the original key of That’s What Friends Are For?

The original key is Ebsus2.

What is the difficulty of playing That’s What Friends Are For?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play That’s What Friends Are For in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can That’s What Friends Are For be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play That’s What Friends Are For on ukulele?

Chord That’s What Friends Are For can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in That’s What Friends Are For?

That’s What Friends Are For uses 12 chords: Csus2, Csus2/B, Fsus2/A, Em7, Am7, Dm7, G, G/B, E7(sus4), Fsus2, E7, F

What is the easiest way to play That’s What Friends Are For?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was That’s What Friends Are For released in?

That’s What Friends Are For was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for That’s What Friends Are For?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch That’s What Friends Are For to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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