A Woman Knows
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C F G C
He's a good man and he's always been right there by her side
C F G C
Through thick and thin she can count on him he's given her a real good life
F G C Am
He never missed a valentine's day the roses are right on time
C F G
And he never walks out of the house without kissin her goodbye
[Refrão] C Cmaj7 F G
But a woman knows when she's lyin' awake at night
C Cmaj7 F G
Where her man goes when he's out of her sight
C Cmaj7 F Dsus4 D
There's no way to explain how she knows what she knows
F G C
She don't let it show but a woman knows
C F G C
He still holds her close at night, still feels like makin love
F G C
But something about it just don't seem to feel the way it was
F G C Am
He still says I love you, still tuckin the kids in bed
C F G
It's nothing that he's done, it's nothing that he said
[Refrão] C Cmaj7 F G
But a woman knows when she's lyin' awake at night
C Cmaj7 F G
Where her man goes when he's out of her sight
C Cmaj7 F Dsus4 D
There's no way to explain how she knows what she knows
F G C
She don't let it show but a woman knows
G F C
She'll stay with him no matter what she chooses not to see
F C G
'Cause to her its all about the family
G F C
And she's got at least a hundred reasons not to leave
F C G
'Cause he's almost everything she's dreamed
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[Refrão] D Dmaj7 G A
But a woman knows when she's lyin' awake at night
D Dmaj7 G A
Where her man goes when he's out of her sight
D Dmaj7 G Esus4 E
There's no way to explain how she knows what she knows
G A Bm
She don't let it show but a woman knows
A G A D
No she don't let it show, but a woman knows
How to play A Woman Knows
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.