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Friendzone Blues
Daniel Caesar

A heartfelt R&B song from the perspective of a 14-year-old boy who has loved his best friend since 4th grade but grapples with the pain of watching her fall for someone else.


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(Verse 1)
We were just kids, runnin' on the playground,
Yeah, you’d laugh at my jokes, you were my favorite sound.
Holding hands in class, talkin' ‘bout dreams,
But now I sit back, and it’s not what it seems.

(Chorus)
We talk a little, yeah, we’re close, it’s true,
But you picked him, girl, what am I supposed to do?
We’re laughing and sharing, but it’s killing me deep,
You don't see me, girl, I’m falling while you sleep.

(Verse 2)
After school, we chill, I can’t help but sigh,
You say he’s so cool, and I just wonder why.
Spent all those years, and I thought I was clear,
But now you’re lost in his eyes, girl, it’s hard to bear.

(Chorus)
We talk a little, yeah, we’re close, it’s true,
But you picked him, girl, what am I supposed to do?
We’re laughing and sharing, but it’s killing me deep,
You don't see me, girl, I’m falling while you sleep.

(Bridge)
Late-night texts, and I hope you can see,
I’m more than just friends, maybe it’s meant to be.
You’re my best friend, but I wish you could know,
I’m hiding this love, but it’s starting to show.

(Chorus)
We talk a little, yeah, we’re close, it’s true,
But you picked him, girl, what am I supposed to do?
We’re laughing and sharing, but it’s killing me deep,
You don't see me, girl, I’m falling while you sleep.

(Outro)
Yeah, I’ll still be here, cheering you on,
Even while I’m wishing that our love could be strong.
Caught up in this friendzone, it’s hard to let go,
But I’ll keep holding on, just so you know.

(Verse 1) 
C              G
We were just kids, runnin' on the playground,  
Am             F
Yeah, you’d laugh at my jokes, you were my favorite sound.  
C               G
Holding hands in class, talkin' ‘bout dreams,  
Am                F
But now I sit back, and it’s not what it seems.  

(Chorus)  
C                   G
We talk a little, yeah, we’re close, it’s true,  
Am                  F
But you picked him, girl, what am I supposed to do?  
C                   G
We’re laughing and sharing, but it’s killing me deep,  
Am                   F
You don't see me, girl, I’m falling while you sleep.  

(Verse 2)  
C                G
After school, we chill, I can’t help but sigh,  
Am             F
You say he’s so cool, and I just wonder why.  
C                G
Spent all those years, and I thought I was clear,  
Am                 F
But now you’re lost in his eyes, girl, it’s hard to bear.  

(Chorus)  
C                   G
We talk a little, yeah, we’re close, it’s true,  
Am                  F
But you picked him, girl, what am I supposed to do?  
C                   G
We’re laughing and sharing, but it’s killing me deep,  
Am                   F
You don't see me, girl, I’m falling while you sleep.  

(Bridge)  
C                      G
Late-night texts, and I hope you can see,  
Am               F
I’m more than just friends, maybe it’s meant to be.  
C               G
You’re my best friend, but I wish you could know,  
Am                 F
I’m hiding this love, but it’s starting to show.  

(Chorus)  
C                   G
We talk a little, yeah, we’re close, it’s true,  
Am                  F
But you picked him, girl, what am I supposed to do?  
C                   G
We’re laughing and sharing, but it’s killing me deep,  
Am                   F
You don't see me, girl, I’m falling while you sleep.  

(Outro)  
C                     G
Yeah, I’ll still be here, cheering you on,  
Am                   F
Even while I’m wishing that our love could be strong.  
C                    G
Caught up in this friendzone, it’s hard to let go,  
Am                F
But I’ll keep holding on, just so you know.

Drum Beat and Tempo for "Friendzone Blues"

Tempo: 75 BPM (Beats Per Minute)

Drum Pattern:

Verse:

  • Kick Drum: On beats 1 and 3
  • Snare Drum: On beats 2 and 4
  • Hi-Hat: 8th notes (closed hi-hat on every offbeat)

Chorus:

  • Kick Drum: On beats 1 and 3, add an extra kick on the "and" of 2 for emphasis
  • Snare Drum: On beats 2 and 4
  • Hi-Hat: Open hi-hat on beats 2 and 4 for a more spacious feel, closed hi-hat on the offbeats

Bridge:

  • Kick Drum: On beats 1 and 3
  • Snare Drum: On beats 2 and 4
  • Hi-Hat: Lightly played, focusing on 16th notes to increase tension

Outro:

  • Kick Drum: On beats 1 and 3
  • Snare Drum: On beats 2 and 4
  • Hi-Hat: Return to closed hi-hat playing straight 8th notes, maintaining a soft dynamic

Feel free to experiment with fills and dynamics to add emotional depth as the song progresses!

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About "Friendzone Blues"
  • Produced By: Nestor Fuentes
  • Song Idea:

    It’s about a guy who has know this girl since 4th grade and has been her friend ever since falls in love with but chooses someone else.

    We talk a little. Include some r&b chords . And make the lyrics sound natural

  • Artist Inspiration:

    Daniel Caesar

  • Created: November 27, 2024
  • Views: 35