Easy Chord Tip:Place Capo on Fret to play open chord shapes ().
CHORD DIAGRAMS
volume_upClick chord to hear sound
volume_upPlayGuitar
volume_upPlayUkulele
volume_up
tune
Transposed: semitones
[Am]Hey, where the [F]hell are you
[C]You don't call [F]me back, John
[C]Won't you come here [Am]and stay with me
[F]Why don't you come [C]here and stay with me
[F]Hey, where the [C]hell are you
[Am]You don't call [F]me back, John
[C]Won't you come here [F]and stay with me
[C]Why don't you come [Esus4]here and stay with me
[Am]Show up here loaded [F]with bells on your toes
[C]I don't care [F]what you're into
[C]I'll put velvet ropes around [Am]you, if that's what you need
[F]♪
[C]Why did you listen to [F]that man, that man's a balloon
[C]Oh, you gotta get out [Am]and get back to me
[F]John, you gotta get out [C]and get back to me
[F]Why did you listen to [C]that man, that man's a balloon
[Esus4]Oh, you gotta get out [Am]and get back to me
[F]Take his limousine, you [C]gotta get back to me
[F]♪
[C]I'm getting nervous
[Am]Na, na, na, [F]na, na, na, na
[C]No sign of [F]a friend of mine
[C]Na, na, na, [Am]na, na, na, na
[F]Red hair [C]and blue eyes
[F]I'm getting nervous
[C]Na, na, na, [Esus4]na, na, na, na
[Am]No sign of [F]a friend of mine
[C]♪
[F]I was in a train under [C]a river when I remembered what
[Am]What I wanted [F]to tell you, man
[C]What I wanted [F]to tell you, man
[C]I got two sets of [Am]headphones, I miss you like hell
[F]Won't you come here [C]and stay with me
[F]Why don't you come [C]here and stay with me
[Esus4]♪
[Am]I'm getting nervous
[F]Na, na, na, [C]na, na, na, na
[F]No sign of [C]a friend of mine
[Am]Na, na, na, [F]na, na, na, na
[C]Red hair [F]and blue eyes
[C]I'm getting nervous
[Am]Na, na, na, [F]na, na, na, na
[C]No sign of [F]a friend of mine
[C]Na, na, na, [Esus4]na, na, na, na
[Am]Why did you listen to [F]that man, that man's a balloon
[C]Oh, you gotta get out [F]and get back to me
[C]Why did you listen to [Am]that man, that man's a balloon
[F]John, you gotta get out [C]and get back to me
[F]Why did you listen to [C]that man, that man's a balloon
[Am]Fake a heart attack, you [F]gotta get back to me
[C]Why did you listen to [F]that man, that man's a balloon
[C]John, you gotta get out [Esus4]and get back to me
Found an error in chord or lyrics for this song?
music_note
Capo 3 Needed
Musician's Pick
Playing with Capo on 3rd Fret?
Get clear, buzz-free intonation with high-quality guitar gear.
Friend of Mine by The National is played in the key of F with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Am (iii) sebagai Mediant (Tonic/Pewarna), diikuti F (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti C (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti Am7 (iii) sebagai Mediant (Tonic/Pewarna), diikuti Fadd13 (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Csus4 (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic).
school
Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for Friend of Mine by The National: sounding in F without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').
check_circleKey & Tempo: Sounding in F (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circleVoicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circleCritical Transition: Transition from Am to F requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circleStrumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.
account_treeChord Progression Analysis
Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
iii – I – V – Esus4 – iii – I – G – V – vi
Song chords:
starPrimary Chords (Song Foundation)
AmFCEsus4
Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.
more_horizAuxiliary / Transition Chords
Am7Fadd13GCsus4C/GDm
Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.
tuneWhy Use a Capo?
Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding KeyFAcoustic pitch of original recording
No Caposync_altRaises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape KeyFOpen chord finger positions
The song is played in its original key of F without a capo.
lightbulbAlternative Capo Positions for This Song:
pianoChord Family F
Diatonic Matrix
This song is built on the key of F. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:
IFTonic
iiGmSupertonic
iiiAmMediant
IVBbSubdominant
VCDominant
viDmSubmediant
vii°EdimLeading
speedDifficulty Level: Easy
Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle4 chord unik digunakan
check_circleTerdapat 1 chord palang/gantung (F)
dnaMUSICAL DNA:
KEY: F•TEMPO: 110 BPM•PROG: iii – I – V – Esus4 – iii – I – G – V – vi•DIFF: 2/5•CAPO: 0
helpEasy Chord Guide & FAQ Friend of Mine
FAQ & Tips
quizHow to play the easy chords for Friend of Mine (The National)?
To play the Easy Chords for Friend of Mine, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) to make transitions easier without barre chords.
quizWhat are the basic guitar chords and original key for Friend of Mine?
The original recording key for Friend of Mine by The National is F. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.
quizIs 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.
