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Tuning: Standard EBGDAE
Difficulty: Novice
HE WAS A FRIEND OF MINE by Bob Dylan
Submitted by: Elliphant
Intro: A7 D A7 D G D F# Bm D A7 D
Note: Bob uses x02223 for A7.
A7 D
He was a friend of mine
A7 D
He was a friend of mine
G D
Every time I think about him now
F# Bm
Lord I just can't keep from cryin'
D A7 D
'Cause heeeeeee was a friend of mine
G D F# Bm D A7 D (harmonica part)
THE END!
Other versions of this song
- He Was A Friend Of Mine (Ver2) (Chords)
- He Was A Friend Of Mine (Tabs)
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Last Updated: February 7, 2026