I Know a Place
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[Intro: ]Ebm Ebm Abm Bbm
Ebm
When the whole world lets you down
Abm Bbm
And there’s nowhere for you to turn
Ebm
Cos all of your best friends
Abm Bbm
let you down
Ebm
Then you try to accumulate
Abm Bbm
But the whole world is full of hate
Ebm
So all of your best thoughts
Abm Bbm
Just drift through space
F# B F#
I know a place - where we can carry on
F# B F#
I know a place - where we can carry on
B7 F# B7 F#
we can carry on we can carry on
B7 F# B7 F#
we can carry on we can carry on
Ebm
And it’s people like you
Ebm
People like me
Abm Bbm
People need to be free yeah
Ebm
There’s a place in the sun
Ebm
Where there is love for everyone
Abm Bbm
Where we can be
F# B F#
I know a place - where we can carry on
F# B F#
I know a place - where we can carry on
B7 F# B7 F#
we can carry on we can carry on
B7 F# B7 F#
we can carry on we can carry on
Ebm
When the whole world lets you down
Abm Bbm
And there’s nowhere for you to turn
Ebm
Cos all of your best friends
Abm Bbm
let you down
Ebm
Then you try to accumulate
Abm Bbm
But the whole world is full of hate
Ebm
So all of your best thoughts
Abm Bbm
Just drift through space
F# B F#
I know a place - where we can carry on
F# B F#
I know a place - where we can carry on
B7 F# B7 F#
we can carry on we can carry on
B7 F# B7 F#
we can carry on we can carry on
(Repeat to fade)
How to play I Know a Place
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Ebm. 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.