How Do You Know
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
I've tried to decipher all the lyrics from the "Lyres Lyres"
album version (1986) which is where most people heard it 1st.
Be aware that on live versions Jeff changes them up a bit.
To get their wicked tremelo sound, set the tremelo depth to
100% and the speed to flash on 8th notes at 160 bpm. Then strum
all the 8th notes (so you are strumming same speed as tremelo).
[Intro]
|F# |F# |F# |F# |A |E |
|F# |F# |F# |F# |A |D |
|F# |B E |A |E |F# |
[Verse 1]
F# C# F#
I've been drinkin' in Boston now for three years
A E F#
Stuck in this club, and it only confirms my fears
B F#
People told me I was gonna make it
E
Twenty five years I've said...
A E F#
How do you know?
[Chorus]
A D
How do you know, you're gonna be big?
F# B E
How do you know, the girls are gonna dig you?
A E F#
How do you know?
[Verse 2]
F# C# F#
I've been drinkin' in Boston now for three years
A E F#
Playin' this garbage, shedding these Rock 'n Roll tears
B F#
People said that I was goin' crazy
E
You don't know the hassles I've seen
A E F#
I'm sayin' how do you know?
[Chorus]
A D
How do you know, you're gonna be big?
F# B E
How do you know, you're girl is gonna dig you?
A E F#
How do you know?
[Verse 3]
F# C# F#
I've been workin' in Boston now for three years
A E F#
Waitin' for the door, things got bad over here
B F#
People's attitude they defaulted
E
You don't know the heels I've seen
A E F#
I'm sayin' how do you know?
[Chorus]
A D
How do you know, you're gonna be big?
F# B
How do you know, the girls are gonna dig?
A E F#
How do you know?
[Bridge]
B F#
How do you know I'm to blame?
B F#
How do you know, I'm goin' down the drain?
F# A B A A# B A A# B
How do you know? How do you know? How do you know?
[Verse 4]
F# C# F#
I'm gonna stick around Boston now one more year
A E F#
Hangin' at the Hoodoo, drinkin' everybody's beer
B F#
Anytime that you come down,
E
I think that a you will try singin'
A E F#
I'm sayin' how do you know?
[Chorus]
A D
How do you know, you're gonna be big?
F# B E
How do you know, the guys will dig your thing?
A E F#
How __... you knooooooow? How do you?
A D
How do you know, you're gonna be big?
F# B E
How do you know, the girls are gonna dig ?
A E F#
How do you know?
How to play How Do You Know
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 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.