Other arrangements of My Old Friend
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My old (C#m)friend,
this I re call
’cause the (A)times we had es was the (F#m)hang in’ on my wall.
I would n’t (C#m)trade
them for gold,
’cause they (A)laugh and they cry me, they (A)some how sanc ti fy me, the (A)wom an in the sto ries I have told
and tell a gain.
My old (C#m)friend,
I a pol o gize
for the (A)years that have past since the last time you and I dust ed off
those mem o ries.
But the (A)run nin’ and the rac es, the (A)peo ple and the plac es, there was (A)al ways some where else I had to be.
And time gets (Bsus)thin,
my old (C#m)friend.
Don’t know (E)why,
don’t know (E)why.
Don’t know (E)why,
don’t know (E)why.
Don’t know
My old (C#m)friend.
Good (E)bye,
good (E)bye.
Good (E)bye,
good (E)bye,
my old (A)friend,
my old (Eno3d)friend.
Good (A)bye,
good (Asus2)bye.
My Old Friend — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "My Old Friend" by Tim McGraw: 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 E, 184 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 “My Old Friend”
- What key is "My Old Friend" by Tim McGraw played in?
- My Old Friend is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "My Old Friend"?
- The arrangement plays at 184 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "My Old Friend" 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 "My Old Friend"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "My Old Friend"?
- "My Old Friend" was originally performed by Tim McGraw. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "My Old Friend"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, A6, Asus2, B, Bsus4, C#m, E, Epow, +3 more.
- What other songs by Tim McGraw can I play here?
- Try "HIGHWAY DON'T CARE", "SUSPICIONS", "LIVE LIKE YOU WERE DYING". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "My Old Friend" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "My Old Friend" by Tim McGraw. 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 "My Old Friend" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, 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 "My Old Friend" 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.