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Friction

Timbuk 3

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Friction by Timbuk 3

Level: Beginner Decade: 1980s Genre: Rock Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
Em Am Dm Em
Em Am Dm Em C

Verse
Am   We're Rubbing Our Sticks Together, C  Am   Trying To Heat Things Up Now  C​
Am   One Spark Is All We Need C  Am   To Bring A Light Into This Darkness C​

Chorus
Em   AmOh, Dm   Yes I EmSee, AmHey, Dm   All We NEmeed Is Just A Little, C  A Little Bit Of -  Friction

Verse
Am   We're Gonna Build A Fire, C  Am   Gonna Set A Breeze In Motion C​
Am   Gonna Get The Wind Excited, C  Am   Gonna Wave Across The Ocean C​

Chorus
Em   AmOh, Dm   Yes I EmSee, AmHey, Dm   All We NEmeed Is Just A Little, C  A Little Bit Of -  Friction

Bridge
Em   Am   Friction Dm   Em   Am   Friction Dm   Em​
Em   Am   Friction Dm   Em   Am   Friction Dm   Em   C​

Verse
Am   We're Rubbing Our Sticks Together, C  Am   Trying To Heat Things Up Now  C​
Am   One Spark Is All We Need C  Am   To Bring A Light Into This Darkness C​

Chorus
Em   AmOh, Dm   Yes I EmSee, AmHey, Dm   All We NEmeed Is Just A Little, C  A Little Bit Of -  Friction, Rub It Up

Instrumental
Em Am Dm Em
Em Am Dm Em
Em Am Dm Em
Em Am Dm Em
Em Am Dm Em
Em Am Dm Em

Chorus
Em   AmOh, Dm   Yes I EmSee, AmHey, Dm   All We NEmeed Is Just A Little, C  A Little Bit Of -  Friction

Coda
Em   Am   Friction Dm   Em   Am   Friction Dm   Em​
Em   Am   Friction Dm   Em   Am   Friction Dm   Em​
Also available in: C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Friction?

The chords for Friction are: Em, Am, Dm, C

What is the original key of Friction?

The original key is Em.

What is the difficulty of playing Friction?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Friction in another key?

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

Can Friction be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Friction on ukulele?

Chord Friction can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Friction?

Friction uses 4 chords: Em, Am, Dm, C

What is the easiest way to play Friction?

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 Friction released in?

Friction was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Friction?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Friction 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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