Chris Stapleton - Friendship Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar A chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar E chord diagram
Guitar F#m | G♭m chord diagram
Guitar Bm chord diagram
Guitar Gm chord diagram
[Opening]
[A]Said, “what’s wrong my longtime friend?” [D]something’s bothering [A]you
[A]Tell me [E]what the [F#m]problem [E]is, I’ll [D]see what I can do
[A]There are times we disagree, we [D]agree more than we [A]don’t
[A]We won’t [E]always see [F#m]eye to [E]eye, but [D]we will more than we won’t
[chorus]
We got [A][F#m]friendship, the kind that lasts a [D][A]lifetime
Through all the [Bm]hardship, [A]you [Gm]know, you’re a [Bm]friend of mine[A]
We got [A][F#m]friendship, the kind that lasts a [D][A]lifetime
Through all the [Bm]hardship, [A]you know, [Gm]you’re a [Bm]friend of mine [A]
[verse 2]
[A]If you’re on the street, I’ll take your hand, if you’re [D]hungry, I’ll give you [A]food
If it’s [A]money you [E]need, I [F#m]got some [E]saved, if you’re [D]sick, I’ll visit you
[A]I’ve been where you are right now, you [D]saw me through it [A]all
I’ll [A]lean on [E]you, you can [F#m]lean on [E]me, I’m [D]never gonna let you fall
[chorus]
We got [A][F#m]friendship, the kind that lasts a [D][A]lifetime
Through all the [Bm]hardship, [A]you [Gm]know, you’re a [Bm]friend of mine[A]
We got [A][F#m]friendship, the kind that lasts a [D][A]lifetime
Through all the [Bm]hardship, [A]you know, [Gm]you’re a [Bm]friend of mine [A]
[Closing]
[A]Talk to me, old pal of mine, if you [D]feel you can’t go [A]on
[A]Don’t you [E]sweat, it ain’t [F#m]over [E]yet, this [D]bond we share is strong
[A]Now, your welfare is my concern, you [D]weigh less than you [A]think
I’ll [A]carry [E]you through [F#m]the sinking [E]sand, [D]see if I’ll let you sink
[chorus]
We got [A][F#m]friendship, the kind that lasts a [D][A]lifetime
Through all the [Bm]hardship, [A]you [Gm]know, you’re a [Bm]friend of mine[A]
We got [A][F#m]friendship, the kind that lasts a [D][A]lifetime
Through all the [Bm]hardship, [A]you know, [Gm]you’re a [Bm]friend of mine [A]
[chorus]
Yeah, we got [A][F#m]friendship, the kind that lasts a [D][A]lifetime
Through all the [Bm]hardship, [A]you know, [Gm]you’re a [Bm]friend of mine [A]
Through all the [Bm]hardship, [A]you know, [Gm]you’re a [Bm]friend of mine [A]
How to play Friendship on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Chris Stapleton - Friendship on guitar requires 6 chords and 9 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
Friendship uses these transitions most often: D → A (19), Bm → A (16), and A → Bm (8). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with A - D chord transition.
1. A → D chord transition
To move from A to D;
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on B string from fret 2 to fret 3.
2. A → E chord transition
To move from A to E;
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to A string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
3. E → F#m chord transition
To move from E to F#m;
- While playing E, lift your middle finger from A string fret 2.
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to A string fret 4.
- Place pinky on D string fret 4.
4. E → D chord transition
To move from E to D;
- Slide your index finger on G string from fret 1 to fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from D string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 3.
5. A → F#m chord transition
To move from A to F#m;
- While playing A, lift your middle finger from G string fret 2.
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from B string fret 2 to A string fret 4.
- Place pinky on D string fret 4.
6. F#m → D chord transition
To move from F#m to D;
- While playing F#m, lift your pinky from D string fret 4.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from A string fret 4 to B string fret 3.
- Place middle finger on E string fret 2.
7. A → Bm chord transition
To move from A to Bm;
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to B string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 4.
- Place pinky on G string fret 4.
8. A → Gm chord transition
To move from A to Gm;
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
- Slide your ring finger on B string from fret 2 to fret 3.
- Place pinky on E string fret 3.
9. Gm → Bm chord transition
To move from Gm to Bm;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to B string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on D string fret 4.
- Slide your pinky from E string fret 3 to G string fret 4.
Friendship chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Friendship.
- Friendship includes 103 chord transitions, 9 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.03% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- Friendship contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how Friendship connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After A, the most likely next chords across Chordier are D (29%), G (13%), and E (12%).
- A → D: 29%
- A → E: 12%
After D, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).- D → A: 17%