Knives Chau
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[Intro ]
Gmaj7 Em Gmaj7 Em
(daa-da-da-da-da) (daa-da-da-da-da)
Gmaj7 Em Gmaj7 F
Gmaj7 Em Gmaj7 Em
(ooo-ooooooooo-oooooooooo)
Gmaj7 Em Gmaj7 F
[Verso 1]
Gmaj7
I get out of my bed and I brush my hair, too.
Gmaj7
Look presentable, I aint trying to scare you.
F
I remember back when I was scared, too.
F
Of your body, your attitude and your stare, too.
Gmaj7
You were crying on your knees when I left you,
Gmaj7 Em
and I just saw you, hoping that was the best you.
Gmaj7
I remember back when I would text you,
Gmaj7
and now I never try to even chat.
[Refrão]
Gmaj7 Em Gmaj7
Cuz every time we talk
Em Gmaj7
I keep missing the old you.
Em Gmaj7 F
The old you.
Gmaj7 Em Gmaj7
And every time we fought
Em Gmaj7
I think back what I told you.
Em Gmaj7 F
What I told you.
Gmaj7 Em
Yeah yeah.
Gmaj7 Em
Oh oh.
Gmaj7 Em
Yeah Yeah.
Gmaj7 F
Oh oh.
Gmaj7 Em
Yeah yeah.
Gmaj7 Em
Oh oh.
Gmaj7 Em
Yeah yeah.
Gmaj7 F
Oh oh.
[Verso 2]
Gmaj7
Im so sorry, I aint meaning to break down.
Gmaj7
But my body is telling itself to shake now.
F
Ive been working, getting myself in shape now.
F
You look burdened, dont wanna see my face now.
Gmaj7
From your shackles, Im beginning to break loose.
Gmaj7 Em
I remember all the reasons that I hate you.
Gmaj7
Fuck your ex, and now Im dating a great dude.
Gmaj7
And I cant even see why I want to date you.
[Refrão]
Gmaj7 Em Gmaj7
Cuz every time we talk
Em Gmaj7
I keep missing the old you.
Em Gmaj7 F
The old you.
Gmaj7 Em Gmaj7
And every time we fought
Em Gmaj7
I think back what I told you.
Em Gmaj7 F
What I told you.
Gmaj7 Em
Yeah yeah.
Gmaj7 Em
Oh oh.
Gmaj7 Em
Yeah Yeah.
Gmaj7 F
Oh oh.
Gmaj7 Em
Yeah yeah.
Gmaj7 Em
Oh oh.
Gmaj7 Em
Yeah yeah.
Gmaj7 F
Oh oh.
Outro
Gmaj7 Em Gmaj7 Em
Gmaj7 Em Gmaj7 F
How to play Knives Chau
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Gmaj7. 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.