I Knew I'd Need My Heart Someday
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Key of A
Intro
(A) I didn't have to climb a (D) water (A) tower
And paint your name in (E) cherry bomb (A) red
Or pick all of the (D) neighbor's fl(A)owers
I coulda' sent a (E) card in(A)stead, but
(Bm) I had to do it (D) big enough
(Bm) To let you know I'm (Esus) seri(E)ous
Well (D) I (A) could
(D) Have (A) turned
(D) A(A)round and (E) run a(A)way, but
(D) I (A) knew
(D) I'd (A) need
(D) My (A) heart (E) some(A)day
Repeat Intro
(A) I didn't have to take (D) desperate (A) measures
To make my in(E)tentions (A) plain
I coulda' waited for (D) better (A) weather
Instead of standin' in the (E) pourin' (A) rain
(Bm) Singin' "I will al(D)ways love you" and (Bm) "Sweet Home (Esus) Ala(E)bama"
Well (D) I (A) could
(D) Have (A) turned
(D) A(A)round and (E) run a(A)way, but
(D) I (A) knew
(D) I'd (A) need
(D) My (A) heart (E) some(A)day
(Bm) Baby with(D)out your lovin'
(A) My life would mean nothin'
And (Bm) my heart would just be somethin'
(D) I left (E) with you
Solo
Well (D) I (A) could
(D) Have (A) turned
(D) A(A)round and (E) run a(A)way, but
(D) I (A) knew
(D) I'd (A) need
(D) My (A) heart (E) some(A)day
Well (D) I (A) could
(D) Have (A) turned
(D) A(A)round and (E) run a(A)way, but
(D) I (A) knew
(D) I'd (A) need
(D) My (A) heart (E) some(A)day
How to play I Knew I'd Need My Heart Someday
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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.