I Should have known better
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F9 Bb
And I should have known better
A4 A7 Dm
To lie to one as beautiful as you.
C Bb
Yeah, I should have known better
A4 A7 Dm
To take a chance on ever losing you.
Gm7 Gm7/C
But I thought you'd understand, can you forgive me?
F9 Bb C F9
I saw you walking by the other day.
F9 Bb C Dm C Bb A
I know that you saw me, you turned away and I was lost.
F9 Bb C F9
You see: I've never loved no one as much as you.
Bb C Dm C Bb C
I've fooled around but tell me now just who is hurting who?
Bb
And I should have known better
A4 A7 Dm
To lie with one as beautiful as you.
C Bb
Yeah, I should have known better
A4 A7 Dm
To take a chance on ever losing you.
Gm7 Gm7/C
But I thought you'd understand, can you forgive me?
2x:
F Bb
I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I
C
should have known better,
F9 Bb C F9
It's true, I took our love for granted all along.
Bb C Dm C Bb A
And trying to explain where I went wrong, I just don't known.
F9 Bb C F9
I cry but tears don't seem to help me carry on.
Bb C Dm C Bb C
Now there is no chance you'll come back home, got too much pride.
Bb
And I should have known better
A4 A7 Dm
To lie with one as beautiful as you.
C Bb
Yeah, I should have known better
A4 A7 Dm
To take a chance on ever losing you.
Gm7 Gm7/C
But I thought you'd understand, can you forgive me?
F Bb C
I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I love you,
How to play I Should have known better
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F9. 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.