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Chorus:
E A E
When you got a good friend, that will stay right by your side
A E
When you got a good friend, that will stay right by your side
B7 A7 E
Give her all of your spare time, love and treat her right
Verse 1:
E A E
I mistreated my baby, and I can't see no reason why
A E
I mistreated my baby, but I can't see no reason why
B7 A7 E
Every time I think about it, I just wring my hands and cry
Verse 2:
E A E
Wonder could I to bear apologize, or would she sympathize with me?
A E
Mmm-mmm-mmm, would she sympathize with me?
B7 A7 E
She's a brown-skin woman, just as sweet as a girlfriend can be
Fill:
E A E
A E
B7 A7 E
E A E
A E
B7 A7 E
Chorus:
E A E
When you got a good friend, that will stay right by your side
A E
When you got a good friend, that will stay right by your side
B7 A7 E
Give her all of your spare time, love and treat her right
Outro:
E A E
A E
B7 A7 E
E A E
A E
B7 A7 E
E A E
A E
B7 A7 E
E A E
A E
B7 A7 E
E A E
A E
B7 A7 E
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- When You Got A Good Friend (Tabs)
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Last Updated: April 23, 2026