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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 G

Level: Advanced Decade: 1980s Genre: Pop Theme: Friendship Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  Gsus2   Gsus2/F#   Csus2/E   Csus2/E
  Bm7   Em7   Am7   D

Verse
And IGsus2 Never ThouBm7ght I'd FeelEm7 This WayAm7. And As Far As Am7I'm Concerned
  D/F#  I'm Glad I B7(sus4)Got The Chance To Say ThaEm7t I Do BelieCsus2ve I Love YoDu
And IGsus2f I ShouldBm7 EveEm7r Go AAm7way. Well, Then ClosAm7e Your Eyes And Try
  D/F#  To Feel ThB7(sus4)e Way We DoB7 Today And Em7Then If You CanCsus2 Remember      D        D​

Hook
  Gsus2  Keep Smilin', Gsus2/F#Keep ShininCsus2/E', Knowing You CaCsus2/En Always CCount OnBm7 Me ForEm7 Sure
ThCmaj7at's What Friends Are For   D​
  Gsus2  For Good TimeGsus2/F#s And Bad Times, I'lF6l Be On Your Side E7(sus4)Forever More    D#maj7         D#maj7​
ThDat's What Friends Are For       D      D​

Verse
  Gsus2        Bm7    Em7      Am7                  Am7Well, You Came And Opened Me
  D/F#  And Now There's SoB7(sus4) Much More I See And So Em7By The Way I Csus2Thank You      D​
Oh And TheGsus2n For The TimesBm7 When We'reEm7 Apart. WelAm7l, Then Close Your EyeAm7s And Know
  D/F#  These Words Are ComingB7(sus4) From My B7Heart And ThenEm7 If You Can RemembCsus2er, Oh           D        D​

Hook
  Gsus2  Keep Smilin', Gsus2/F#Keep ShininCsus2/E', Knowing You CaCsus2/En Always CCount OnBm7 Me ForEm7 Sure
ThCmaj7at's What Friends Are For   D​
  Gsus2  In Good Times AGsus2/F#nd Bad Times, I'lF6l Be On Your SideE7(sus4) Forever E7More   D#maj7         D#maj7​
Oh, ThaDt's What Friends Are For          D      D​

Ending [x2]
  Gsus2   Gsus2/F#   Csus2/E   Csus2/E
(FBm7ade)  Em7      Am7      D​
Also available in: Ebsus2 (Original) C D E A

FAQ

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

The chords for That’s What Friends Are For are: Gsus2, Gsus2/F#, Csus2/E, Bm7, Em7, Am7, D, D/F#, B7(sus4), Csus2, B7, C

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: Gsus2, Gsus2/F#, Csus2/E, Bm7, Em7, Am7, D, D/F#, B7(sus4), Csus2, B7, C

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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