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Intro: C
 
C
Like the wind is blowing
Change is fast and growing
I knew better than
I knew better than
 
(C)
Words that hurt the ones you lovin'
Hatred for who you're becomin'
I knew better than, yes
I knew better than
 
F
To trust myself
Am
To trust someone else
F Gsus
To trust the lies that slip from my mouth
F Gsus
Trust the heart I'm so quick to sell
F Gsus C
Yes I knew better than
F Gsus C F Gsus C
I knew better than to trust love again
 
C
Memories that won't stop stinging
Promises I can't believe in
I knew better than
I knew better than
 
F
To trust myself
Am
To trust someone else
F Gsus
To trust the doubt in the back of my mind
F Gsus
Trust the trail of pain left behind
F Gsus C
Yes I knew better than
F Gsus C F Gsus C
I knew better than to trust love again
 
Am C Am Gsus
 
F Gsus Am
And I'm so quick to lose what was never mine to keep
F Gsus Am
And I cannot stand on what's broken under me
F Gsus Am
I don't know how to forgive myself for everything
Gsus
But I must
C
Learn trust
 
(C)
Like the wind is blowing
Change is fast and growing
I knew better than
C -once
I knew better than

How to play Trust

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 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.

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