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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
You’ve Got a Friend Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
You’ve Got a Friend Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
You’ve Got a Friend Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
You’ve Got a Friend Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
You’ve Got a Friend Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
You’ve Got a Friend Chords – Harmonica
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.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G
C
G
D
C
G – D
Chorus
C
G
D
G – C – G – D
C
G – D
G
Verse 2
G
C
G
D
C
G – D
Chorus
C
G
D
G – C – G – D
C
G – D
G
Bridge
D – C
G – D
C – G
C – D
Verse 3
G
C
G
D
C
G
D
Chorus
C
G
D
G – C – G – D
C
G – D
G
C
G – D
G
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "You’ve Got a Friend"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D, Em and Am.
Is "You’ve Got a Friend" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "You’ve Got a Friend" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "You’ve Got a Friend"?
It was written by Carole King, and released in 1971.