If You Knew
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Capo on 2
Intro: C Em C Em
C Em
They think you're crazy.
C Em
They think you're mad.
C Em
They call you stupid, worthless, tell you you're not worth it.
C Em C
Now you're walkin' back, to a place you call home,
Em
but you feel so alone.
C Em
The same hurtful hits, it's your darker place.
C Em (mute)
In your virgin ears, the remarks they make.
F Em F
And if they, if they really knew all of those things.
(ring out) C
That you do in your room, to hide the pain.
Em
I bet their minds would change.
C Em
I'll bet their minds would change.
C Em C
They'd change, If they knew the pain. Change.
C C
I believe in these scars, I believe
How to play If You Knew
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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.