I Think I Know
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CAPO: 2
Intro: C F C F
N.C. C F C
I think I know what killed Keith Whitley
F C
And it wasn't just the whiskey
G
Even with success
Dm7
There was a sad loneliness
C F Am Am-Asus2-F
I think I know what killed Keith Whitley
N.C. C F C
I think I know what got Hank Williams
F C
There was an emptiness that filled him
G
Sitting in the back
Dm7
Of that long Cadillac
C F Am Am-Cadd9-Am7
I think I know what got Hank Williams
[Refrão]
G F
Sometimes the teardrops can't be measured
Am7 G
Sometimes the blues have no name
Dm7 F
Sometimes the feeling something's missing
Bb G
Grabs your heart and won't go away
INTERLUDE: G C F C F
C F C
I think I know what took old Johnny
F C
And it wasn't his tired body
G
He went so soon
Dm7
After losing June
C F Am Am-Cadd9-Am7
I think I know what took old Johnny
[Refrão]
G F
Sometimes the teardrops can't be measured
Am7 G
Sometimes the blues have no name
Dm7 F
Sometimes the feeling something's missing
Bb G
Finds your heart and won't go away
OUTRO:
N.C. C F C
I think I know what killed Keith Whitley
F C
And it wasn't just the whiskey_____
How to play I Think I Know
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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.