Didnt Know You
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Capo 3
Verso
Em
You said I had it all
D
You said it took no brains
G C
You promised all the stars and then you took the reigns
Em
I watched it all come down
D
You set my dreams ablaze
G C
I saw the meteor coming from far away
Pre-Refrão
Em D G
Every word you say is made to please
C
Oh, I better watch out
Em D G C
Everyone’s got faces no one sees
[Refrão]
Em D
I guess I didn’t know you at all
G C
I guess I didn’t know you at all
Em D
Before we fly we have to fall
G C
I guess I didn’t know you at all
Verso
Em
I made it out alive
D
A couple bruises fading
G C
So I cover up and wear a smiley face
Em
I had to sell my car
D
And gather up my things
G C
I heard you’re on to the next so they can kiss your rings
Pre-Refrão
Em D G
Everyone’s got faces no one sees
C
Oh, they better watch out
Em D G C
Every word you say is made to please
[Refrão]
Em D
I guess I didn’t know you at all
G C
I guess I didn’t know you at all
Em D
Before we fly we have to fall
G C
I guess I didn’t know you at all
BRIDGE
Em
Like a bird of the prey
D
Out of nowhere you came
G C
Do you always get your way
Em
Like a bird of the prey
D
Out of nowhere you came
G C
Do you always, do you always get your way
Pre-Refrão
Em D G
Every word you say is made to please
C
Oh, I better watch out
Em D G C
Everyone’s got faces no one sees
[Refrão]
Em D
I guess I didn’t know you at all
G C
I guess I didn’t know you at all
Em D
Before we fly we have to fall
G C
I guess I didn’t know you at all
Em D
I guess I didn’t know you at all
G C
I guess I didn’t know you at all
Em D
Before we fly we have to fall
G C
I guess I didn’t know you at all
BRIDGE
Em
Like a bird of the prey
D
Out of nowhere you came
G C
Do you always get your way
Em
Like a bird of the prey
D
Out of nowhere you came
G C
Do you always, do you always get your way
How to play Didnt Know You
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.