Everybody Knows
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INTRO: D
VERSE 1:
D D7 G
Wish, they hadn't seen you walk a-way,
E D A
and heard me beg you, stay, please stay.
D D7 E
Why, why did we choose this crowded place,
G A F#m A7 D D7
they all know it, 'cause I show it in my face.
CHORUS 1:
G E A A7
Everybody knows you said good-bye,
D D7 G
everybody knows we're through.
G E A A7
Now they all can see the tears I cry,
D D7 G
running down my face for you.
VERSE 2:
D D7 G
They, all said it's too good to be true,
E D A
it'll make a fool of you, one day.
D D7 E
I, just laughed and said our love was strong,
G A F#m A7 D D7
but you left me, and they all know I was wrong.
CHORUS 2:
G E A A7
Everybody knows you're tired of me,
D D7 G
everybody knows we're through.
G E A A7
Though I'm on my own, I can't be free,
D D7 G
baby, I just live for you.
CHORUS 1 + 2 (2 in Fade Out)
How to play Everybody Knows
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.