Other arrangements of Friends, Lovers Or Nothing
Pick a learning view.
(A)Now that we are o ver as the (B7)lov ing kind,
(Bm7)we’ll be dream ing ways to keep the (D)good a live.
On ly when we want is not to (B7)com pro mise,
(Bm7)I’d be pour ing tears in to your (D)dry ing eyes.
Friends, lov ers or noth ing;
there can on ly be one.
Friends, lov ers or (B7)noth ing;
there’ll nev er be an in be tween, so (D)give it up.
You (A)whis per, “Come on o ver” ’cause you’re (B7)two drinks in.
But (Bm7)in the morn ing I will say good (D)bye a gain.
Think we’ll nev er fall in to the (B7)jeal ous game?
The (Bm7)streets are filled with blood of those who (D)felt the same.
(D)give it up.
Friends, lov ers or noth ing;
we can real ly (E7)on ly ev er be one.
Friends, lov ers or (B7)noth ing;
there’ll nev er be an in be tween, so (D)give it up.
We’ll nev er be the in be tween, so (D)give it up.
An y thing (E)oth er than yes is (F#m7)no.
An y thing (A7)oth er than stay is (Dmaj7)go.
An y thing (G7sus4)less than “I (G7)love you” is ly ing.
An y thing (E)oth er than yes is (F#m7)no.
An y thing (A7)oth er than stay is (Dmaj7)go.
An y thing (G7sus4)less than “I (G7)love you” is ly ing.
ly ing.
Friends, Lovers Or Nothing — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Friends, Lovers Or Nothing" by John Mayer: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of A, 90 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Friends, Lovers Or Nothing”
- What key is "Friends, Lovers Or Nothing" by John Mayer played in?
- Friends, Lovers Or Nothing is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Friends, Lovers Or Nothing"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Friends, Lovers Or Nothing" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Friends, Lovers Or Nothing"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Friends, Lovers Or Nothing"?
- "Friends, Lovers Or Nothing" was originally performed by John Mayer. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Friends, Lovers Or Nothing"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, A7, B7, Bm, Bm7, C, D, Dmaj7, +5 more.
- What other songs by John Mayer can I play here?
- Try "Something's Missing", "Clarity", "Why Georgia". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Friends, Lovers Or Nothing" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Friends, Lovers Or Nothing" by John Mayer. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Friends, Lovers Or Nothing" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Friends, Lovers Or Nothing" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.