Hello Old Friend Tabs & Lyrics by Eric Clapton

Hello Old Friend

guitar tabs lyrics

Eric Clapton

Hello Old Friend
Eric Clapton


Intro:
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G C G
As I was strolling down the garden park

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G C G
I saw a flower glowing in the dark

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G C G
It looked so pretty and it was unique

G C G
I had to bend down just to have a peek

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Bm Am
Hello old friend (hello old friend)

c D G
It's really good to see you once again

Bm Am
Hello old friend (hello old friend)

c D G
It's really good to see you once again

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G C G
Saw you walking underneath the stars

G C G
Couldn't stop 'cause I was in a car

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G C G
I'm sure the distance wouldn't be too far

G C G
If I got out and walked to where you are

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Bm Am
Hello old friend (hello old friend)

c D G
It's really good to see you once again

Bm Am
Hello old friend (hello old friend)

c D G
It's really good to see you once again

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Organ Solo guitar work:
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G C G
An old man passed me on the street today

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G C G
I thought I knew him but I couldn't say

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G C G
I stopped to think if I could place his frame

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G C G
When he tipped his hat I knew his name

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Bm Am
Hello old friend (hello old friend)

c D G
It's really good to see you once again

Bm Am
Hello old friend (hello old friend)

c D G
It's really good to see you once again

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Organ Solo guitar work:
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Bm Am
Hello old friend (hello old friend)

c D G
It's really good to see you once again

Bm Am
Hello old friend (hello old friend)

c D G
It's really good to see you once again

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Outro:
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