Shouldve Known Better
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[Intro ]
C G
[Verso 1]
C G C
There's a man on a horse with a long bow and arrow
F
He's aiming it straight at my heart
G C
Cupid sure looks a bit different than I thought he would
C
Out under the stars
C7
And he's closing the gap I can smell worn out leather
F
Should've left before the sun came up
G
But his bed was warm and it's cold in the desert
G7 C C7
I should've known better than falling in love
[Refrão]
F Fm
And it's all fun and games
C G/B Am
'Til it's real and it ain't
D7
But I'm blushing and gushing
D7
Head over Lucchese's
G
I thought I'd escaped but his arrow it grazed me
[Verso 2]
C
There's a hole in my favorite dress
C7
Blood dripping down my chest
F Fm
Making a trail in the dust
G
They say that it's pain and it's pleasure together
G7 C G
I should've known better than falling in love
[Verso 3]
C
Now I'm swimming around in a pool of his blue eyes
F
While he's stitching my bleeding heart
G7 C
And he promises that he's the best in the west with his hands
C
And he won't leave a scar
C7
He pours me a whiskey, leans into kiss me
F
And damn if I can't get enough
G
They say that it's pain and it's pleasure together
G7 C C7
I should've known better than falling in love
[Refrão]
F Fm
And it's all fun and games
C G/B Am
'Til it's real and it ain't
D7
But I'm blushing and gushing
D7
Head over Lucchese's
G C
I thought I'd escaped but his arrow it grazed me
{Guitar Solo}
C F G7 C
[Verso 4]
C
He's rough 'round the edges
C7
He swears and he's reckless
F Fm
And damn if I can't get enough
G G7
They say that it's pain and it's pleasure together
G7
Now he's got me saying I want this forever
C
I should've known better than falling in love
How to play Shouldve Known Better
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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.