Heaven Knows
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Intro
A D A E
[Verso 1]
A
She's always on my mind
D E D
From the time I awake up 'till I close my eyes
C#m F#m
She's everywhere I go
E D E
She's all I know
A
And though she's so far away
D E D
It just keeps gettin' stronger everyday
C#m F#m
And even now she's gone
E D
I'm still holding on
F#m
so tell me where do I start
E
'Cause it's breakin' my heart
D F G
Don't wanna let her go
[Refrão]
A C#m D E
Maybe my love will come back someday
A C#m D E
Only heaven knows
A C#m D E
And maybe our hearts will find a way
A C#m D E
Only heaven knows
F#m G E
And all I can do is hope and pray
A D A E
'Cause heaven knows
[Verso 2]
A
My friends keep tellin' me
D
That if you really love her
E D
You've gotta set her free
C#m F#m
And if she returns in kind
E D
I'll know she's mine
F#m
But tell me where do I start
E
'Cause it's breakin' my heart
D F G
Don't wanna let her go
[Refrão]
A C#m D E
Maybe my love will come back someday
A C#m D E
Only heaven knows
A C#m D E
And maybe our hearts will find a way
A C#m D E
Only heaven knows
F#m G E
And all I can do is hope and pray
'Cause heaven knows
Bm C#m
Why I live in despair
D
'Cause wide awake or dreaming
C#m
I know she's never there
Bm
And all the time I act so brave
C#m
I'm shaking inside
D F G
Why does it hurt me so
[Refrão]
A C#m D E
Maybe my love will come back someday
A C#m D E
Only heaven knows
A C#m D E
And maybe our hearts will find a way
A C#m D E
Only heaven knows
F#m G E
And all I can do is hope and pray
A D
'Cause heaven knows
A D
Heaven knows
E A
'Cause heaven knows
How to play Heaven Knows
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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.