I Knew The Bride
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Intro: E
verse 1
E B7
Well, the bride looked a picture in the gown that her mama wore
B7 E
When she was married herself nearly twenty-seven years before
E B7
They had to change the style a little but to me it looked just fine
B7 E
They stayed up all night, but they got it finished just in time
verse 2
E B7
Now on the arm of her daddy, she's a-walkin' down the aisle
B7 E
I see you catch my eye and give me a secret smile
E B7
Maybe it's too old-fashioned, but we once were close friends
B7 E
Oh but the way that she looks today, she never could have then.
[Refrão] A
Well I can see her now in her tight blue jeans
E
Pumpin' all the money in the record machine
A
Spinnin' like a top, you shoulda seen her go
E B7 E
I knew the bride when she used to rock and roll
E B7 E
I knew the bride when she used to rock and roll
E B7 E
I knew the bride when she used to rock and roll
E B7 E
I knew the bride when she used to rock and roll
verse 3
E B7
Now her proud daddy only wanna give his little girl the best
B7 E
And so he put down a grand on a cozy little lover's nest
E B7
You could've called the reception an unqualified success
B7 E
At a flash hotel for a hundred and fifty guests
verse 4
E B7
Now take a look at the bridegroom smilin' pleased as pie
B7 E
Shakin' hands all around with a glassy look in his eye
E B7
He got a real good job and his shirt and tie is nice
B7 E
But I remember the time when she would never even look at him twice
[Refrão] A
But I can see her now drinkin' with the boys
E
Breakin' their hearts like they were toys
A
She used to do the pony, she used to do the stroll
E B7 E
I knew the bride when she used to rock and roll
E B7 E
I knew the bride when she used to rock and roll
E B7 E
I knew the bride when she used to rock and roll
E B7 A
I knew the bride when she used to rock and roll
Instrumental
E
Outro
A
Well I can see her now with her headphones on
E
Jumpin' up and down to her favorite song
A
I still remember when she used to wanna make a lot of noise
E
Hoppin' and boppin' with the street corner boys
A
She used to love to party, she used to want to go
E B7 E
Wo, I knew the bride when she used to rock and roll
E B7 E
I knew the bride when she used to rock and roll
E B7 E
I knew the bride when she used to rock and roll
E B7 A D A D A E
I knew the bride when she used to rock and roll
How to play I Knew The Bride
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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.