Shouldve Known Better (acoustic) - Richard Marx

Shouldve Known Better (acoustic)

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Capo 1
 
Am | Am | F | G
Am | Am | F | G
 
VERSE
Am
Another sleepless night I can't explain
 
F
Somebody said they heard me call your name.
 
G F
The radio won't let you leave my mind
 
G F
I know it's over , but I don't know why.
 
[Refrão]
C G F
Should've known better than to fall in love with you
 
Dm
Now love is just a faded memory.
 
C G F
Should've known better, now I'm a prisoner to this pain
 
Dm C F G
And my heart still aches for you.
 
VERSE
Am
There was no risk that I wouldn't take
 
F
Not a promise that I didn't make.
 
G F
All I asked was that you just hold on
 
G F
And now I'm wondering what I did wrong.
 
[Refrão]
C G F
Should've known better than to fall in love with you
 
Dm
Now love is just a faded memory.
 
C G F
Should've known better, now I'm a prisoner to this pain
 
Dm C F G
And my heart still aches for you.
 
BRIDGE
F
I gave you all of my body and soul
 
F
Never believing we might lose control
 
F
I took my hands off the wheel.
 
VERSE
Am
I can't remember if the lies were true
 
F
It's been a million years since I touched you.
 
G F
I thought time might help me win this game
 
G F
But being away from you is slowly driving me insane.

How to play Shouldve Known Better (acoustic)

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Am. 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.

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