I Know Why
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Verse
Cm G Cm G Cm G G# G
They tried to tell me that there's no one home. I locked the door and now I live alone.
Cm G Cm G Cm G G# G
I kinda opened up the coffin door. But then I dropped it with a heavy load.
[Refrão]
Cm G G# F D# D7 G
And I know why all the people cry. They're too busy being pushed around.
Cm G G# F D# D7 G
The sunlit sky burns you in the eye. Moving forward feels like you're falling down.
Verse
Cm G Cm G Cm G G# G
You tried to tell me that we'll all be saved. I'm hiding out inside my future grave.
Cm G Cm G Cm G G# G
The only answer is to be here now. So take the moment and release the doubt.
[Refrão]
Cm G G# F D# D7 G
And I know why all the people cry. They're too busy being pushed around.
Cm G G# F D# D7 G
The sunlit sky burns you in the eye. Moving forward feels like you're falling down.
[Ponte]
Fm F C
The sun don't shine. Is it another stormy day?
Fm C
You moved my sky and now I can't find the way.
Fm G
You changed my life and now that I'm here all gone.
Verse
Cm G Cm G Cm G G# G
When you remember you've been here before. You'll wanna follow me right out that door.
Cm G Cm G Cm G G# G
Let the illusion be a solid state. And go from sleeping to being awake.
[Refrão]
Cm G G# F D# D7 G
And I know why all the people cry. They're too busy being pushed around
Cm G G# F D# D7 G
The sunlit sky burns you in the eye. Moving forward feels like you're falling down
How to play I Know Why
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Cm. 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.