Never Knew
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[Verso 1]
C
Please wait a minute and just hear me out
Is what you wanted to say
Dm
I can't wait any longer than planned
G
You'd be better off with the one night
[Verso 2]
C
Standing in the corner of the room when you caught my eye
I felt in my fingers and toes
Dm
I've not ever felt this feeling before
G
But, something just wasn't right
F G C
I never knew what it was to know
F Fm G
But knowing you make me feel like I knew
C Am
Someone show me how to know me
F G C
I wanna help myself it's not only
Am Fm
Feeling lonely now
[Verso 3]
C
Is there anybody who can hear my thought
So can it only be me
Dm
Sometimes it's just easier and done than said
G
Arguing alone with the thoughts
[Verso 4]
C
And you're heading out the door I can tell that you're not coming back
Still I pretend that you are
Dm
Is this the alternative ending scene
G
Or am I in a horrible dream
F G C
I never knew what it was to know
F Fm G
But knowing you make me feel like I knew
C Am
Someone show me how to know me
F G C
I wanna help myself it's not only
Am Fm
Feeling lonely now
Solo
C Am F G 4x
C
How to play Never 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.