Thought I Knew
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[Intro: ](D A G) x 2
D A G
Sorry about my past life
D A G
Sorry but we just missed
D Bm G F#
Sorry it had to end up like this
D A G
Sorry if I caused you pain
D A G
Sorry I forgot your name
D Bm G F#
Sorry, but you left me out in the rain
Bm A
Thought I knew you better than
G D
Thought I knew your intentions
A G Bm G
Thought I knew but didn't have clue
F# (D A G) x 2
Not a single damn thing was true
Sorry if I caused you harm
Sorry I'm no good luck charm
Sorry you didn't end up in my arms
Bm A
Thought I knew you better than
G D
Thought I knew your intentions
A G Bm G
Thought I knew but didn't have clue
F# (D A G) x 2
Not a single damn thing was true
B5/E G
Now that our world's gone dark
Asus2 G F#
We've drained the well, blew out the spark
Bm A G F#
And now we're left with broken hearts
(Slow crescendo of the F#)
Trying to find a new place to start
Bm A
Thought I knew you better than
G D
Thought I knew your intentions
A G Bm G
Thought I knew but didn't have clue
F#
Not a single damn thing --
Bm A
Thought I knew you better than
G D
Thought I knew your intentions
A G Bm G
Thought I knew but didn't have clue
F# (D A G)to end
Not a single damn thing was true
How to play Thought I Knew
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 D. 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.