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Beginner πΆ
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πΈ Intro:
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E|-----------------0-0-------------|x4
Verse riff:
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πΈ Verse:
E B
The odds have built up of the chance you're going down,
C B
'cause you're looking pretty guilty in the court of the crown,
E B
And my friend's getting eager to complete this mission,
C B
It's better all round just to sign the confession.
E B
Doesn't matter if you're innocent or guilty as hell,
C B
My friend's got a feeling that you're feeling unwell,
E B
Who cares about the truth, the truth's there to bend,
C B
Do as I say I'm your only friend.
Fill:
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πΈ Verse:
E B
The wicked step father that took a step farther,
C B
Played the patron saint in his shining armour,
E B
With his sword of power and shield to protect you,
C B
Tongue hanging out, going to get you.
E B
You know I want to hug you, know I want to kiss you,
C B
It's your dear old pop and you know I really miss you,
E B
In the pantomime of life, he's behind you,
C B
Says no I'm just here to remind you.
Chorus riff:
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πΈ Chorus:
A E
Best friend I'm all that you've got
(Pretend)
A E
Best friend if you like it or not
(Pretend)
A E
Best friend so don't talk to them
(Pretend)
A E
You've got to talk to me 'cause I'm your best friend.
πΈ Post-Chorus:
E F D F E
Call yourself a friend,
E F D F E
That drives me round the bend,
E F D F E
You call me when you like,
E F D
And call me what you like.
πΈ Verse:
E B
Was it the father or the son or the holy ghost,
C B
The butler in the kitchen or the game-show host,
E B
The policeman on the corner who'll show you the way,
C B
The geezer with a beard comes on Xmas day.
E B
Could be your mother or your father or your sister or your brother,
C B
Doesn't matter who it is they'll say there ain't no other,
E B
Might never see 'em or you meet them every day,
C B
But who gives a damn when you hear them say.
πΈ Chorus:
A E
Best friend I'm all that you've got
(Pretend)
A E
Best friend if you like it or not
(Pretend)
A E
Best friend so don't talk to them
(Pretend)
A E
You've got to talk to me 'cause I'm your best friend.
πΈ Post-Chorus:
E F D F E
Call yourself a friend,
E F D F E
That drives me round the bend,
E F D F E
You call me when you like,
E F D C C C C B B B B
And call me what you like
πΈ Bridge:
A Dm G C B
πΈ Solo:
A Dm G C B
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G|------------------------------------------------------------7-----------|
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A|----------------7-5----5---5--5h6h7/9-------------------------7----5----|
E|-5---5--5h6h7/9---------------------------------------------------------|x2
Chorus riff:
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B|---------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------|
D|-----3-4-----3-4---------2-------|
A|-0-0-----0-0---------3-4---4-3-2-|
E|-----------------0-0-------------|x2
πΈ Chorus:
A E
Best friend I'm all that you've got
(Pretend)
A E
Best friend if you like it or not
(Pretend)
A E
Best friend so don't talk to them
(Pretend)
A E
You've got to talk to me 'cause I'm your best friend.
A E
Best friend I'm all that you've got
(Pretend)
A E
Best friend if you like it or not
(Pretend)
A E
Best friend so don't talk to them
(Pretend)
A E A
You've got to talk to me 'cause I'm your best friend.
Other versions of this song
- Pretend Best Friend (Bass)
Song History
Published: January 17, 2024
Last Updated: September 10, 2025