I Dont Know
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[Intro]
D
[Verse 1]
Bm A D
As far as the eye can see
Bm A D
All eyes are on me
G D A
They think I have what they need
Bm A D
But how can I answer every plea?
[Chorus]
G
They tell me "Hey"
D
"Can't you see that we're hurting?"
A
"You got the answer, cure all the cancer
Bm
"Within our homes"
G
What should I say?
Bm
There's no perfect solution
Em D
I end up declaring something temporary
G A D
Because I'm not allowed to say "I don't know"
[Verse 2]
Bm A D
One million voices all at once
Bm A D
They all say I have what everyone wants
G D A
And I hear some say that I have it all
Bm A D
And yet I can't answer every call
[Chorus]
G
They tell me "Hey"
D
"Can't you see that we're hurting?"
A
"You got the answer, cure all the cancer
Bm
"Within our homes"
G
What should I say?
Bm
There's no perfect solution
Em D
I end up declaring something temporary
G A
Because I'm not allowed to say
[Bridge]
F#m Bm
I'm one of you, I'm no one special
G D A
But my shiny crown convinced you otherwise
F#m Bm
I wish they knew, my situation
G D A
I'm an ordinary nothing in disguise
[Chorus]
G
"Hey"
D
"Can't you see that we're hurting?"
A
"You got the answer, cure all the cancer
Bm
"Within our homes"
G
What should I say?
Bm
There's no perfect solution
Em D
I end up declaring something temporary
G A D
Because I'm not allowed to say "I don't know"
[Outro]
D
How to play I Dont Know
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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.