I Know - Fiona Apple
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[Intro: ]
 
C Fm C Fm
 
C Am G C
 
C Fm
So be it I'm your crowbar
 
C Fm
If that's what I am so far
 
C Am G C
Until you get out of this mess
 
C Fm
And I will pretend
 
C Fm
That I don't know of your sins
 
C Am G F
Until you are ready to confess
 
F Dm Fm D
But all the time, all the time
 
C F C F
I'll know, I'll know
 
C Fm
And you can use my skin
 
C Fm
To bury secrets in
 
C Am G C
And I will settle you down
 
C Fm
And at my own suggestion
 
C Fm
I will ask no questions
 
C A G F
While I do my thing in the background
 
F Dm Fm D
But all the time, all the time
 
C F C F
I'll know, I'll know
 
Bridge:
 
E Am (two measures each chord)
 
E Am
Baby -- I can't help you out
 
F C
While she's still around
 
C Fm C
So for the time being
 
C Fm C Am G C
I'm being patient
 
C Fm
And amidst this bitterness
 
C Fm
If you'll just consider this
 
C Am G F
Even if it don't make sense
 
Dm Fm D
All the time, give it time
 
C Fm C
And when the crowd becomes your burden
 
Fm C
And you've early closed your curtain
 
Am G C
I'll wait by the backstage door
 
C Fm
While you try to find
 
C Fm
The lines to speak your mind
 
C Am G F
And pry it open hoping for an encore
 
Dm Fm D
And if it gets too late for me to wait
 
C E C
For you to find you love me, and tell me so
 
Am D F G
It's ok, don't need to say it...

How to play I Know

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.

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