The World May Never Know (acoustic)
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Capo on II
G
I can't remember what is wrong
C
I've been happy now for way too long
Am Bm Em Bm Em D
And oooooooooooh, we got a lot more to go
G
I put a trash can by the road
C
And filled it up just to lighten my load
Am Bm Em Bm Em D
But ooooooooooooh, I got no where to go
Am Bm Em Am
Someone alone fell asleep by the phone
C Bm Em
Waiting like a dog for a bone
Am Bm Em Am
How can it be that a fish in the sea
C Bm Em
Could feel like it's completely alone?
D G
The world may never know
G
I know it hurt you, 'cause you cried
C
I know it killed you, but nobody died
Am Bm Em Bm Em D
And ooooooooooooh, the city ain't nothin but show
G
I found a needle in the hay
C
I found the sunshine at the end of the day
Am Bm Em Bm Em D
And ooooooooooooh, I found a pearl in the snow
Am Bm Em Am
Someone alone fell asleep by the phone
C Bm Em
Waiting like a dog for a bone
Am Bm Em Am
How can it be that a fish in the sea
C Bm Em
Could feel like it's completely alone?
D Em
The world may never know (x3)
How to play The World May Never Know (acoustic)
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.