The One Who Knows
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Dar Williams - The One Who Knows
CAPO: 2nd Fret
Intro: C F G C
F Dm
Time it was I had a dream
G C
You're the dream come true
F Dm
If I had the world to give
G
I'd give it all to you
Am Bb
I'll take you to the mountains
F G
I will take you to the sea
C F
I'll show you how this life became
G C
A miracle to me
[Refrão] F G
You'll fly away
Am Em F
But take my hand until that day
Em F
So when they ask how far love goes
Bb F G C F G
When my job's done you'll be the one who knows
C F Dm
All the things you treasure most
G C
Will be the hardest won
F Dm
I will watch you struggle long
G
Before the answers come
Am Bb
But I won't make it harder
F G
I'll be there to cheer you on
C F
I'll shine the light that guides you down
G C
The road you're walking on
[Refrão] F G
You'll fly away
Am Em F
But take my hand until that day
Em F
So when they ask how far love goes
Bb F G C F G C
When my job's done you'll be the one who knows
F Dm
Before the mountains call to you
G C
Before you leave this home
F Dm
I want to teach your heart to trust
G
As I will teach my own
Am Bb
But sometimes I will ask the moon
F G
Where it shined upon you last
C F
And shake my head and laugh and say
G C
It all went by so fast
[Refrão] F G
You'll fly away
Am Em F
But take my hand until that day
Em F
So when they ask how far love goes
Bb F G C F G C
When my job's done you'll be the one who knows
How to play The One Who Knows
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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.