I Used To Know This Song By Heart
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Album: Red Dirt Road
Submitted by: christopher r.
Capo 3rd Fret
Intro: (D) (A) (Bm) (D) (G) (A)
(D) I sat down to (A) say it
The (Bm) words wouldn’t come
I (D) just couldn’t play it
(G) And it tore me all a(A)part (Asus) (A)
(D) The bell I tried to (A) ring it
The (Bm) words wouldn’t come
I (D) just couldn’t sing it
And I (G) used to know this (A) song by (G) heart
(Bm) I used to (A) sing this song to you
For (G) days and days
In so (E7) many different manners
In so (G) many different (A) ways (A/Bb)
(Bm) I used to (A) think this dream we shared
Could (G) never come apart
And I (Em) used to know this (A) song by (G) heart
Repeat Bridge
(D) So, when I sat down (A) to say it
The (Bm) words wouldn’t come
I (D) just couldn’t play it
(G) And it tore me all a(E7)part
I (G) used to know this (A) song by..........(D) heart
Fade out...
How to play I Used To Know This Song By Heart
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.