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You’ve Got a Friend Chords

Carole King Beginner Key of G 5 Chords 3 min read

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

Carole King’s comforting classic about unwavering friendship and support. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a light, steady strum to match the song’s gentle feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

When you’re down and troubled

C

And you need a helping hand

G

And nothin’, whoa, nothin’ is going right

D

Close your eyes and think of me

C

And soon I will be there

G D

To brighten up even your darkest night

Chorus

C

You just call out my name

G

And you know wherever I am

D

I’ll come runnin’ to see you again

G C G D

Winter, spring, summer or fall

C

All you have to do is call

G D

And I’ll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah

G

You’ve got a friend

Verse 2

G

If the sky above you

C

Should turn dark and full of clouds

G

And that old north wind should begin to blow

D

Keep your head together

C

And call my name out loud

G D

Soon you’ll hear me knockin’ at your door

Chorus

C

You just call out my name

G

And you know wherever I am

D

I’ll come runnin’ to see you again

G C G D

Winter, spring, summer or fall

C

All you have to do is call

G D

And I’ll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah

G

You’ve got a friend

Bridge

D C

Ain’t it good to know that you’ve got a friend

G D

When people can be so cold?

C G

They’ll hurt you, yes, and desert you

C D

And take your soul if you let them

Oh, but don’t you let them

Verse 3

G

Now, if you’re feelin’ low

C

‘Cause you’re nowhere to go

G

And you’re feelin’ like you’re lost and you don’t know what to do

D

Just call out my name

C

And you know wherever I am

G

I’ll come runnin’ to see you again

D

Don’t you know that

Chorus

C

You just call out my name

G

And you know wherever I am

D

I’ll come runnin’ to see you again

G C G D

Winter, spring, summer or fall

C

All you have to do is call

G D

And I’ll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah

G

You’ve got a friend

C

You’ve got a friend

G D

You’ve got a friend

G

You’ve got a friend

Practice tip: Master the G, C, and D chords individually before trying to play the whole song, as these three chords make up the entire progression.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

Carole King’s comforting classic about unwavering friendship and support. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a light, steady strum to match the song’s gentle feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

When you’re down and troubled

C

And you need a helping hand

G

And nothin’, whoa, nothin’ is going right

D

Close your eyes and think of me

C

And soon I will be there

G D

To brighten up even your darkest night

Chorus

C

You just call out my name

G

And you know wherever I am

D

I’ll come runnin’ to see you again

G C G D

Winter, spring, summer or fall

C

All you have to do is call

G D

And I’ll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah

G

You’ve got a friend

Verse 2

G

If the sky above you

C

Should turn dark and full of clouds

G

And that old north wind should begin to blow

D

Keep your head together

C

And call my name out loud

G D

Soon you’ll hear me knockin’ at your door

Chorus

C

You just call out my name

G

And you know wherever I am

D

I’ll come runnin’ to see you again

G C G D

Winter, spring, summer or fall

C

All you have to do is call

G D

And I’ll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah

G

You’ve got a friend

Bridge

D C

Ain’t it good to know that you’ve got a friend

G D

When people can be so cold?

C G

They’ll hurt you, yes, and desert you

C D

And take your soul if you let them

Oh, but don’t you let them

Verse 3

G

Now, if you’re feelin’ low

C

‘Cause you’re nowhere to go

G

And you’re feelin’ like you’re lost and you don’t know what to do

D

Just call out my name

C

And you know wherever I am

G

I’ll come runnin’ to see you again

D

Don’t you know that

Chorus

C

You just call out my name

G

And you know wherever I am

D

I’ll come runnin’ to see you again

G C G D

Winter, spring, summer or fall

C

All you have to do is call

G D

And I’ll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah

G

You’ve got a friend

C

You’ve got a friend

G D

You’ve got a friend

G

You’ve got a friend

Practice tip: Master the G, C, and D chords individually before trying to play the whole song, as these three chords make up the entire progression.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

Carole King’s comforting classic about unwavering friendship and support. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a light, steady strum to match the song’s gentle feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

When you’re down and troubled

C

And you need a helping hand

G

And nothin’, whoa, nothin’ is going right

D

Close your eyes and think of me

C

And soon I will be there

G D

To brighten up even your darkest night

Chorus

C

You just call out my name

G

And you know wherever I am

D

I’ll come runnin’ to see you again

G C G D

Winter, spring, summer or fall

C

All you have to do is call

G D

And I’ll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah

G

You’ve got a friend

Verse 2

G

If the sky above you

C

Should turn dark and full of clouds

G

And that old north wind should begin to blow

D

Keep your head together

C

And call my name out loud

G D

Soon you’ll hear me knockin’ at your door

Chorus

C

You just call out my name

G

And you know wherever I am

D

I’ll come runnin’ to see you again

G C G D

Winter, spring, summer or fall

C

All you have to do is call

G D

And I’ll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah

G

You’ve got a friend

Bridge

D C

Ain’t it good to know that you’ve got a friend

G D

When people can be so cold?

C G

They’ll hurt you, yes, and desert you

C D

And take your soul if you let them

Oh, but don’t you let them

Verse 3

G

Now, if you’re feelin’ low

C

‘Cause you’re nowhere to go

G

And you’re feelin’ like you’re lost and you don’t know what to do

D

Just call out my name

C

And you know wherever I am

G

I’ll come runnin’ to see you again

D

Don’t you know that

Chorus

C

You just call out my name

G

And you know wherever I am

D

I’ll come runnin’ to see you again

G C G D

Winter, spring, summer or fall

C

All you have to do is call

G D

And I’ll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah

G

You’ve got a friend

C

You’ve got a friend

G D

You’ve got a friend

G

You’ve got a friend

Practice tip: Master the G, C, and D chords individually before trying to play the whole song, as these three chords make up the entire progression.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

Carole King’s comforting classic about unwavering friendship and support. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light, steady strum to match the song’s gentle feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

When you’re down and troubled

C

And you need a helping hand

G

And nothin’, whoa, nothin’ is going right

D

Close your eyes and think of me

C

And soon I will be there

G D

To brighten up even your darkest night

Chorus

C

You just call out my name

G

And you know wherever I am

D

I’ll come runnin’ to see you again

G C G D

Winter, spring, summer or fall

C

All you have to do is call

G D

And I’ll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah

G

You’ve got a friend

Verse 2

G

If the sky above you

C

Should turn dark and full of clouds

G

And that old north wind should begin to blow

D

Keep your head together

C

And call my name out loud

G D

Soon you’ll hear me knockin’ at your door

Chorus

C

You just call out my name

G

And you know wherever I am

D

I’ll come runnin’ to see you again

G C G D

Winter, spring, summer or fall

C

All you have to do is call

G D

And I’ll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah

G

You’ve got a friend

Bridge

D C

Ain’t it good to know that you’ve got a friend

G D

When people can be so cold?

C G

They’ll hurt you, yes, and desert you

C D

And take your soul if you let them

Oh, but don’t you let them

Verse 3

G

Now, if you’re feelin’ low

C

‘Cause you’re nowhere to go

G

And you’re feelin’ like you’re lost and you don’t know what to do

D

Just call out my name

C

And you know wherever I am

G

I’ll come runnin’ to see you again

D

Don’t you know that

Chorus

C

You just call out my name

G

And you know wherever I am

D

I’ll come runnin’ to see you again

G C G D

Winter, spring, summer or fall

C

All you have to do is call

G D

And I’ll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah

G

You’ve got a friend

C

You’ve got a friend

G D

You’ve got a friend

G

You’ve got a friend

Practice tip: Master the G, C, and D chords individually before trying to play the whole song, as these three chords make up the entire progression.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

Carole King’s comforting classic about unwavering friendship and support. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light, steady strum to match the song’s gentle feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

When you’re down and troubled

C

And you need a helping hand

G

And nothin’, whoa, nothin’ is going right

D

Close your eyes and think of me

C

And soon I will be there

G D

To brighten up even your darkest night

Chorus

C

You just call out my name

G

And you know wherever I am

D

I’ll come runnin’ to see you again

G C G D

Winter, spring, summer or fall

C

All you have to do is call

G D

And I’ll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah

G

You’ve got a friend

Verse 2

G

If the sky above you

C

Should turn dark and full of clouds

G

And that old north wind should begin to blow

D

Keep your head together

C

And call my name out loud

G D

Soon you’ll hear me knockin’ at your door

Chorus

C

You just call out my name

G

And you know wherever I am

D

I’ll come runnin’ to see you again

G C G D

Winter, spring, summer or fall

C

All you have to do is call

G D

And I’ll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah

G

You’ve got a friend

Bridge

D C

Ain’t it good to know that you’ve got a friend

G D

When people can be so cold?

C G

They’ll hurt you, yes, and desert you

C D

And take your soul if you let them

Oh, but don’t you let them

Verse 3

G

Now, if you’re feelin’ low

C

‘Cause you’re nowhere to go

G

And you’re feelin’ like you’re lost and you don’t know what to do

D

Just call out my name

C

And you know wherever I am

G

I’ll come runnin’ to see you again

D

Don’t you know that

Chorus

C

You just call out my name

G

And you know wherever I am

D

I’ll come runnin’ to see you again

G C G D

Winter, spring, summer or fall

C

All you have to do is call

G D

And I’ll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah

G

You’ve got a friend

C

You’ve got a friend

G D

You’ve got a friend

G

You’ve got a friend

Practice tip: Master the G, C, and D chords individually before trying to play the whole song, as these three chords make up the entire progression.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

Carole King’s comforting classic about unwavering friendship and support. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light, steady strum to match the song’s gentle feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

When you’re down and troubled

C

And you need a helping hand

G

And nothin’, whoa, nothin’ is going right

D

Close your eyes and think of me

C

And soon I will be there

G D

To brighten up even your darkest night

Chorus

C

You just call out my name

G

And you know wherever I am

D

I’ll come runnin’ to see you again

G C G D

Winter, spring, summer or fall

C

All you have to do is call

G D

And I’ll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah

G

You’ve got a friend

Verse 2

G

If the sky above you

C

Should turn dark and full of clouds

G

And that old north wind should begin to blow

D

Keep your head together

C

And call my name out loud

G D

Soon you’ll hear me knockin’ at your door

Chorus

C

You just call out my name

G

And you know wherever I am

D

I’ll come runnin’ to see you again

G C G D

Winter, spring, summer or fall

C

All you have to do is call

G D

And I’ll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah

G

You’ve got a friend

Bridge

D C

Ain’t it good to know that you’ve got a friend

G D

When people can be so cold?

C G

They’ll hurt you, yes, and desert you

C D

And take your soul if you let them

Oh, but don’t you let them

Verse 3

G

Now, if you’re feelin’ low

C

‘Cause you’re nowhere to go

G

And you’re feelin’ like you’re lost and you don’t know what to do

D

Just call out my name

C

And you know wherever I am

G

I’ll come runnin’ to see you again

D

Don’t you know that

Chorus

C

You just call out my name

G

And you know wherever I am

D

I’ll come runnin’ to see you again

G C G D

Winter, spring, summer or fall

C

All you have to do is call

G D

And I’ll be there, yeah, yeah, yeah

G

You’ve got a friend

C

You’ve got a friend

G D

You’ve got a friend

G

You’ve got a friend

Practice tip: Master the G, C, and D chords individually before trying to play the whole song, as these three chords make up the entire progression.