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From A Friend

Ryley Johnson

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for From A Friend by Ryley Johnson in the key of E

Level: Beginner Decade: 2020s Genre: Acoustic Theme: Friendship Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
   E              A              C#m             B

Verse 1
EI Saw Your Name The Other ADay,
C#mWritten Underneath A PhotogrBaph.
EYou Were Standing By The OldA School Gate,
C#mSmiling Like You Always Had. B​

EI Wondered If You Ever ThinkA About
C#mThe Summers We Were Wasting BTime,
ESitting On The Bonnet Of YoAur Car,
C#mWatching Headlights Cross BThe Line.

Chorus
AYou Left The Light OnE In Your Window,
BEven Though You Knew You'dC#m Go.
AMaybe Some Part Of You WasE Hoping
BWe'd Still Be Here When You Got Home.

AAnd I Don't Want You TEo Come Back
BJust Because You're MissinC#mg Us.
AI Just Wanted You To Know,E​
BWe Never Thought You Were EGiving Up.

Verse 2
EYour Mother Still Waves AtA My Mum,
C#mThey Talk About The Weather.B​
EI Guess Some Things In This ALittle Town
C#mAre Always Going To Stay TogeBther.

EThe Pub Has Changed Its NaAme Again,
C#mThe Football Team's Still LoBsing.
EAnd There's A Kid Who DrivAes Your Old Car
C#mLike He's Got Nothing To Lose BIn.

Chorus
AYou Left The Light OnE In Your Window,
BEven Though You Knew You'dC#m Go.
AMaybe Some Part Of You WasE Hoping
BWe'd Still Be Here When You Got Home.

AAnd I Don't Want You To CoEme Back
BJust Because You're MissinC#mg Us.
AI Just Wanted You To Know,E​
BWe Never Thought You Were EGiving Up.

Bridge
C#mSometimes I Think About LeAaving Too,
EJust To See What I'd Become.B​
C#mMaybe We're All Supposed To LAose
EA Little Bit Of Where We'rBe From.

C#mBut If You Ever Find YourselAf
EStanding Somewhere You DonB't Know,
C#mDon't Mistake The Road BehindA You
F#mFor Somewhere You Should Go.B​

Chorus
AYou Left The Light On EIn Your Window,
BAnd I Think I Understand ItC#m Now.
AYou Weren't Running From TEhe People,
BYou Were Trying To Find Yourself Somehow.

ASo Go And Find Whatever's EWaiting,
BLet The Years Take What TheyC#m Must.
AAnd If You Ever Think AboutE Us,
BThink Of Us Without The DusEt.

A'Cause I Don't Want You BaEck Here,
BI Just Want You To Be AlrigC#mht.
AAnd If You Ever Need A FriEend,
BYou Know Where I Am Tonight.   E​
Also available in: G (Original) C D A

FAQ

What are the chords for From A Friend?

The chords for From A Friend are: E, A, C#m, B, F#m

What is the original key of From A Friend?

The original key is G.

What is the difficulty of playing From A Friend?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play From A Friend in another key?

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

Can From A Friend be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play From A Friend on ukulele?

Chord From A Friend can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in From A Friend?

From A Friend uses 5 chords: E, A, C#m, B, F#m

What is the easiest way to play From A Friend?

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 From A Friend released in?

From A Friend was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for From A Friend?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch From A Friend 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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