If You Only Knew
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[Intro ]1
C/G D/G C/G D/G
Intro 2
G G C C
G G C C
verse 1
G G G C C
After I say I'm sorry what am I supposed to say?
G G G C C
All of my explanations don't explain it anyway.
Em D C C
Nothin's gonna change the way you feel.
Em D C C Bm Bm*
I don't have to prove my dreams are real, even to you.
Interlude
G G C C
verse 2
G G G C C
All I can see is anger in your answers and your eyes.
G G G C C
I can be sad and sorry but I can't apologize.
Em D C C
Sad because I lose another dream.
Em D C C Bm Bm*
Sorry 'cause you don't know what I mean and you say you do.
Chorus
G G C C
If you only knew.
G G C C
If you only knew.
Bm Bm C C*
If you only knew.
Interlude
G G C C
G G C C
Bm Bm*
verse 3
G G G C C
You and your smug suspicions, reading between the lines,
G G G C C
drawing your own conclusions and concluding that they're mine.
Em D C C
Funny how you never understood.
Em D C C Bm Bm*
I'd change everything if I could 'cause it was always you.
End-Chorus (Repeat and Fade Out)
G C
If you only knew.
How to play If You Only 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 C/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.