View chords used in this chart
Original chords by: ?
Corretions by: Cliff A. Hicks <00203336@bigred.unl.edu>
Riff from: Tyler Kelley (apathy@ix.netcom.com)
Intro riff chords (also used between chorus and verse):
-8----7-----12--------
-10---10----12--------
-9----9-----13-------- ... you know the rhythm, etc.
-10---10--------------
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Starts out in Am, pull off and hammer on the index finger, alternating with E
and then go to:
Am
I thought I knew you, I was
G
in for a surprise, I let my
D
love flow from my
E
heart into your eyes, and then I
Am
found out
G D
that there was nothing I could know or guess about you
E
you'd go as far as you could go and it took me
F C
Years to figure out that there was
D7 E
nothing I could give to you, and
F C
Years to figure out that there was
D7 E
nothing you would take from me, and
F C
How can I describe the way you
D7 E
slowly took my hope away, and
F
all of the time, I thought I
Am
knew you
How to play #
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 A. 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.