Knocked Out
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A
Pushed out from the standing start, forced to run
D
I was minding my own heart, before the gun
A D
I'm the silence in the noise that's trying to break through
A
Say it's only for the best so I can breathe
D
Phoenix buried in the mess inside of me
A
I don't understand the hurt why you put it on me
Am
So you be who you wanna be and I'll be me
When I get knocked out
C D Am
Before you count to ten I'll get up again
C
And if I get knocked down
D Am C
After I hit the floor I'll be coming back, are you?
Am
Don't underestimate me
C
Be careful when you hate me
D
Don't underestimate me
Am
When I get knocked down
A
I know where I wanna go, that's up to me
D
Might not be the itch you know but I will be
A
There's always something in the way if you let it stop you
Am
So you be who you wanna be and I'll be me
When I get knocked out
C D Am
Before you count to ten I'll get up again
C
And if I get knocked down
D Am C
After I hit the floor I'll be coming back, are you?
Am
Don't underestimate me
C
Be careful when you hate me
D
Don't underestimate me
Am
When I get knocked down
A
Say it's all just been a test to get back to me
D
Send an arrow where it hurts and I'll be okay
A
There's only one way I can live and that's my way
Am
So you be who you wanna be and I'll be me
When I get knocked out
C D Am
Before you count to ten I'll get up again
C
And if I get knocked down
D Am C
After I hit the floor I'll be coming back, are you?
Am
Don't underestimate me
C
Be careful when you hate me
D
Don't underestimate me
Am
When I get knocked down
How to play Knocked Out
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.