Before I Knew Your Name
View chords used in this chart
CAPO: 2
Intro: C F G C F C
verse 1
F G C G/B
I walked these streets before I knew your name
Am F G C
Now you're by my side and nothing seems the same
F G E Am
Has everything turned upside down or am I the one who's changed
C F G C F G
I walked these streets before I knew your name
verse 2
C F G C
I knew this town before I dreamed of you
G/B Am F G C
Back when the whole place only came in shades of blue
F G E Am
But nowadays it seems that dream is all I have to do
C F G C F C
I knew this town before I dreamed of you
Bridge
G C
On every street my memories unravel
F C G
There's a history down each winding avenue
E Am
These days the only roads I seem to travel
C F G
Are the ones that always bring me back to you
verse 3
F G C G/B
I walked these streets before I knew your name
Am F G C
Now you're by my side and nothing seems the same
F G E Am
Has everything turned upside down or am I the one who's changed
C F G
I walked these streets before I knew
C F G C
I walked these streets before I knew your name
Outro: C F G C F C
How to play Before I Knew Your Name
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
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.