Shouldve Known Better
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[Verso 1]
C#m F#
Rolled up, tangled like your bedsheets
A
See the sunlight burn your blue eyes while you slip into my jeans
C#m F#
Big words, tears 'cause it hurts to leave me
A
And you said it like you meant it
Guess I'll never know what it means
[Pré-Refrão]
G#
You gave me promises and I believed you
[Refrão]
A
I was down to love you, babe
E
But honey, I should've known better
A
Said you needed time and space
E
But I won't be around forever
A
Do what you want, do what you want
E
I can move on, I can move on
A
I was down to love you, bab
E
But you're showing me I can do bettr
[Verso 2]
C#m F#
Four kids, a dog, and a Vegas wedding
A
It's a picture of a heaven that we'll never get to see
C#m F#
Won't stay, but you're too afraid to keep me
A
She's a textbook clear avoidant
Never knowing what she needs
[Pré-Refrão]
G#
You gave me promises and I believed you
[Refrão]
A
I was down to love you, babe
E
But honey, I should've known better
A
Said you needed time and space
E
But I won't be around forever
A
Do what you want, do what you want
E
I can move on, I can move on
A
I was down to love you, bab
E
But you're showing me I can do bettr
[Pós-Refrão]
A E
Na-na-na-na-na-na
Na-na-na-na-na-na-na
A E
Na-na-na-na-na-na
E
But you're showing me I can do better (Na-na-na-na-na-na-na)
[Ponte]
A
A thousand doors that you won't walk through
E
Broke my heart for someone to talk to
A
Let me in to leave me here
E
Standing on the outside
A
A thousand girls for you to flip through
E
Fuck someone you won't commit to
A
Orange wine and wasted time
E
When you could've been the love of my life
[Refrão]
A
I was down to love you, babe
E
But honey, I should've known better
A
Said you needed time and space
E
But I won't be around forever
A
Do what you want, do what you want
E
I can move on, I can move on
A
I was down to love you, babe
E
But you're showing me I can do better
[Pós-Refrão]
A E
Na-na-na-na-na-na
Na-na-na-na-na-na-na
A E
Na-na-na-na-na-na
E
But you're showing me I can do better (Na-na-na-na-na-na-na)
Outro
A E
Na-na-na-na-na-na
Na-na-na-na-na-na-na
A E
Na-na-na-na-na-na
E
But you're showing me I can do better
How to play Shouldve Known Better
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#m. 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.