Friend or Enemy

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Key: ABM

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[Intro]
[Abm7] [B7] [E7]

[Abm7]Hello again, it's [B7]been a while
[E7]Lately I want nothing much [Abm7]at all to do with you
[B7]Oh, I miss when [E7]you used to smile
[Abm7]But there ain't [B7]no piece of cake
[E7]If you will have [Abm7]and eat it too
[B7]Woe is me
[E7]Woe is me
[Abm7]With whom is it that you [B7]have been sitting in a tree?
[E7]Woe is me
[Abm7]Are you my [B7]friend or enemy?
[E7]I don't know, so I will [Abm7]keep you close as you can be
[B7]♪
[E7]When I'm alone, [Abm7]it's fruits and veggies
[B7]Orange you so glad that [E7]I had you to write about?
[Abm7]Red is the rose [B7]and white is the Lily
[E7]Now I'm a meloncauli flour, [Abm7]honey dew you feel me now?
[B7]Woe is me
[E7]Woe is me
[Abm7]An apple every day [B7]won't cure my insecurity
[E7]Woe is me
[Abm7]Are you my [B7]friend or enemy?
[E7]And I don't know, so I will [Abm7]keep you close as you can be
[B7]♪
[E7]Woe is me
[Abm7]Woe is me
[B7]With whom is it [E7]that you have been something-I-N-G?
[Abm7]Woe is me
[B7]Are you my [E7]friend or enemy?
[Abm7]I don't know, so I will [B7]keep you close as you can be
[E7]Woe is me
[Abm7]Woe is me
[B7]No amount of idioms is [E7]gonna ever set me free
[Abm7]Woe is me
[B7]Are you my [E7]friend or enemy?
[Abm7]I don't know, so I will [B7]keep you close as you can be
[E7]♪
[Abm7]I'll keep you close [B7]as you can be
[E7]♪
[Abm7]The closest [B7]you can be
[E7]My friend [Abm7]or enemy

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Key Abm (Ab Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 4

Chord Count 9 Unique Chords

Genre Nyc

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Friend or Enemy by Lawrence is played in the key of Abm. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Abm7 (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti B7 (III) sebagai Mediant (Relatif Mayor/Terang), diikuti E7 (VI) sebagai Submediant Mayor (Harapan/Penebal Harmoni).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Friend or Enemy by Lawrence: sounding in Abm (Capo Fret 4, shape Em) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in Abm (Capo on Fret 4 (played in Em shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Fingering: 100% open chords (Abm7, B7, E7) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Abm7 to B7 requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

account_tree Chord Progression Analysis

Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

i – III – VI – I – II – VII – ♭ii – ♯III

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

Abm7 B7 E7 F7

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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Ab7 Bb7 G7 Am7 C7

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key ABM Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 4 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key EM Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 4 transforms fingering into Em, maintaining Abm sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family ABM

Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of ABM. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

i Abm Tonic

ii° Bbdim Supertonic

III B Mediant

iv Dbm Subdominant

v Ebm Dominant

VI E Submediant

VII Gb Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 9 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle All open position chords, zero barre chords required

check_circle Capo on fret 4 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: ABM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: i – III – VI – I – II – VII – ♭ii – ♯III • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 4

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Friend or Enemy (Lawrence)?

To play the Easy Chords for Friend or Enemy, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 4 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Friend or Enemy?

The original recording key for Friend or Enemy by Lawrence is ABM. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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