Friends, Lovers Or Nothing

by John Mayer
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(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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Friends, Lovers Or Nothing" by John Mayer in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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.

About “Friends, Lovers Or Nothing

Can I learn "Friends, Lovers Or Nothing" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Friends, Lovers Or Nothing" with hands-separate practice in A at 90 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Friends, Lovers Or Nothing"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Friends, Lovers Or Nothing" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Friends, Lovers Or Nothing"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Friends, Lovers Or Nothing" is in the key of A at 90 BPM.

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