I Hope I Know You
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Intro: | C | (x2)
| C | Dm | Em | F | (x2)
Close your eyes, take your time
There's a bad night on the rise
And so we take one step aside
There's a bad night on the rise
| Dm | G | Dm | G | (x2)
Nervous Girl who plays your parents
Staring down at me
My Dad will soon be home from work
It's August in this dream
| C | G | Dm | Dm | (x4)
But I hope they know me
And I hope they see me
I just keep hanging round, La da da da da, da da da da
I just keeping hanging round, La da da da da da da da da
interlude: | G | x8
| C | Dm | Em | F | (x2)
I could start with just one line
Make my walls to piece tonight
But friends keep calling in my head
Yeah friends keep calling in my head
| Dm | G | Dm | G | (x2)
Nervous Girl who plays your parents
Staring down at me
Nothing here has any value
Nothing here is real
| C | G | Dm | Dm | (x4)
But I hope I know you
And I hope I see you
Just keep hanging round, La da da da da, da da da
I just keep hanging round, La da da da da da da da
outro: | G | x8
How to play I Hope I Know You
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 C. 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.