I Should Have Known
View chords used in this chart
[Intro ]
| C G | F | C G | C |
[Verso 1]
C G
So many times you hurt me,
G C
I really thought your love was gone.
C F
But now I know where I went wrong.
D7 G
Oh, I kept it to myself much too long.
[Refrão]
C C
I should have known that all my love could fade,
C Dm
I should have known before it was too late.
G Dm G Dm
Now, I don't love you any more, baby, we can't be like before.
G C
I should have known that all my love could fade.
[Verso 2]
C G
All those useless words you spoke to me,
G C
they made me feel empty and blue.
C F
They only caused me pain and grief
D7 G
and made my wounded heart hide from you.
[Refrão]
C C
I should have known that all my love could fade,
C Dm
I should have known before it was too late.
G Dm G Dm
Now, I don't love you any more, baby, we can't be like before.
G C G#7
I should have known that all my love could fade.
[Refrão] (Key Change To C# or Db, with Capo I no #)
C# C#
I should have known that all my love could fade,
C# D#m
I should have known before it was too late.
G# D#m G# D#m
Now, I don't love you any more, baby, we can't be like before.
G# G# (C#)
I should have known that all my love could fade.
Solo
| C# | C# | C# | D#m |
End-Chorus
G# D#m G# D#m
I just don't love you any more, baby, we can't be like before.
G# G# C# C#
I should have known that all my love could fade.
How to play I Should Have Known
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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.