Everybody Knows (Except You)
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C/E Em F G
Everybody knows that I love you
C/E Em F G
Everybody knows that I need you
C/E Em F G C G
Everybody knows that I do except you
C/E Fmaj7
I told the stars above about the one I love
Bb(maj7) F G
I told the morning sun, yeah I'm telling everyone
C/E Fmaj7
I told my mum and dad, they seemed to understand
Bb(maj7) F
And I'll get through to you if it's the last thing that I
G
do
{as before}
Everybody knows that I love you
Everybody knows that I need you
Everybody knows that I do except you
Everybody knows I live for you
Everybody knows I adore you
Everybody knows that it's true except you G
I told all of my friends again and again and again
I drove them round the bend so now you're my only friend
I told the passers by, I made a small boy cry
And I'll get through to you if it's the last thing that I do
Everybody knows that I love you
Everybody knows that I need you
Everybody knows that I do except
{solo}
Am D F G
you
{Chorus chords from now on}
I'm going crazy baby
What do I have to do?
You know I love you baby
Maybe you love me too
Everybody knows I live for you
Everybody knows I adore you
Everybody knows that it's true except you...
How to play Everybody Knows (Except You)
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C/E. 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.