I Loved You Better Than You Knew
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: ECapotraste:
1st traste
Recorded key is somewhere between capo 1 and 2.
[Verse 1]
E A
Our hands are clasped, alas, forever
E B7
perhaps we'll never meet again,
E A
I loved you as I loved no other,
B7 E
this parting fills my heart with pain.
[Chorus]
E A
As through this weary world I wander,
E B7
my thoughts alone will be of you.
E A
In memory I will see you ever,
B7 E
I loved you better than you knew.
[Instrumental]
E A E B7
E A B7 E
[Verse 2]
E A
You asked and freely I'll forgive you,
E B7
the happy past I must forget,
E A
and while I wander lone in silence,
B7 E
I hope that you'll be happy yet.
[Chorus]
E A
As through this weary world I wander,
E B7
my thoughts alone will be of you.
E A
In memory I will see you ever,
B7 E
I loved you better than you knew.
[Instrumental]
E A E B7
E A B7 E
[Verse 3]
E A
Perhaps when I am gone forever,
E B7
you'll sometimes sit and think of me,
E A
and wonder if I'm dead or living,
B7 E
perhaps I'll think the same of you.
[Chorus]
E A
As through this weary world I wander,
E B7
my thoughts alone will be of you.
E A
In memory I will see you ever,
B7 E
I loved you better than you knew.
How to play I Loved You Better Than You Knew
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.