I Know The Weight Of Your Throat
View chords used in this chart
Intro: B E Ebm D B E Bb
B E Ebm D B
You ring your bell and smile at me
B E Ebm D B
I drink from your well and fall down
B E Ebm D B
You bring the shells above your knees
B E Ebm D B E Ebm D
Around my ears they ring out silently
D B E Bb
They ring out silently
Bb B F# Abm E
Ooooooh-Oh-ohohoh-ohohoh-ohoh
B F# Abm E
Oooh-oh-oh-ohoh
B F#
Found out the way to your goals
Abm E B
I know the weight of your throat
F# Abm E B
And it's up there, in the books above
B F# Abm
Found out the sound of your hopeful notes
E B F#
I know the weight of your throat
F# Abm E B
And it's up there in the books and you go
B F# Abm E
Ooooooh-ohohoh-ohohoh-ohoh
B F# Abm E
Oooh-oh-oh-ohoh
B F#
Found out the way to your goals
Abm E B
I know the weight of your throat
F# Abm
And it's up there, in the books above
Abm
In the books
Abm
In the books above
B E Ebm
You're up there, in the books
D B
You're up there, in the books
B E Ebm
You're up there, in the books
D B
You're up there, in the books
B E Ebm
You're up there, in the books
D B
You're up there, in the books
B E Ebm
You're up there, in the books
D B
You're up there, in the books
B E Ebm D B E Bb
How to play I Know The Weight Of Your Throat
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 B. 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.