I Know Better Now
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Capo on 4th fret
Em Am Em D Am
Em D
I guess I finally got it right
Am
You called me up on a moonless night
Em D Am
You used to know when I was almost gone
Em D
It always starts with one mistake and
Am
Picking up was all it take
C
But this time you had me waiting too long
G D
Cause I'm lonely, but baby that's just heartbreak
Am
And it ain't gonna kill me
C
As long as I don't let you back for one last round
G D Am
There's places only you can take me, I used to think you'll save me
C Em D Am
No, I know better now
Em D
If you'd have called the other day
Am
Well this could have gone the other way
Em D Am
And I'd be somewhere up against your skin
Em D Am
But Heaven sent a little grace and I woke up in a different place
C
And I ain't goin' back where I've been
G D
Cause I'm lonely, but baby that's just heartbreak
Am
And it ain't gonna kill me
C
As long as I don't let you back for one last round
G D Am
There's places only you can take me, I used to think you'll save me
C Em
But no, I know better now
D C
I could pull you close, I could breathe you in
Am C
Say that it's the last time again...
G D
Cause I'm lonely, but baby that's just heartbreak
Am
And it ain't gonna kill me
C
As long as I don't let you back for one last round
G D Am
There's places only you can take me, I used to think you'll save me
C G D Am
No, I know better now I know better, I know better, I know better now
C
I know better now
How to play I Know Better Now
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.