I Think I Knew
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G C Am
There's no talking to him
C Am Em
His eyes are upon dust, steam, and tepid water
Dm G
I am home just to sit with him
Dm Fmaj7 C G
Aging at the notion of a life time on earth -- whim
Cmaj7 Am
There's no working it out
C Am Em
My wanting is beyond all fears of formula
Dm G
There's no boundary to devotion
Dm Fmaj7 Cmaj7 G G
No territory to handle and cut neatly into -- three
F Em G F
I wish I knew x6
verse 2:
G C Am
No sign on the door
Cmaj7 Am E
No title to the deeds I'm digging for
Dm G
A pun you wade into that ocean
Dm Fmaj7
Blot out all uncertainty
Cm G
And call it as I -- be
C Am
The air is all ribbons of ice
Cmaj7 Am Em
Softening the corners of my eyes
Dm G
I was bold, I was the author
Dm Fmaj7
Doubt crept in like sickly dogs
Cmaj7 G
And dragged me through the -- freeze
[Refrão]F Em G F
I wish I knew x6
F Em G F
I think I knew x6
verse 3:
G C
What did you want?
Am
(Everything)
C
How would you have him?
Am
(On my knees)
Em G
There is no one that can't be opened
Dm Fmaj7
This one to cut the heart in two
Cmaj7 G G
The other one to -- choose
[Refrão]F Em G F
I wish I knew x6
I think I knew x12
How to play I Think I Knew
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 G. 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.